Citation

van de Luitgaarden J, Thush C, Wiers RW, Knibbe RA. Eval. Health Prof. 2008; 31(2): 167-181.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0163278708315922

PMID

18400979

Abstract

Binge drinking among young people is a problem in the Netherlands. This article outlines the current Dutch approach to alcohol prevention in this target group. It is argued that well-enforced evidence-based control measures are lacking despite renewed political interest in them. Politicians often favor alcohol education, but to increase the effectiveness of alcohol prevention, a combined approach of policy measures, enforcement, and education is needed. Translation of education and policy-based measures is discussed.

Language: en