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Regulate possession, consumption, & attempted purchase of alcohol by minors

Health Factors: Alcohol Use
Decision Makers: Government - Local, Government - State, Government - Federal
Evidence Rating: Expert Opinion
Population Reach: 10-19% of WI's population
Impact on Disparities: No impact on disparities likely

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Description

Governments can address many aspects of underage drinking in addition to age of purchase. For example, policies can regulate underage possession of alcohol, underage consumption of alcohol, and attempted purchase of alcohol for and by minors.

Expected Beneficial Outcomes

Reduced underage drinking

Evidence of Effectiveness

Addressing aspects of underage drinking in addition to age of purchase is a suggested strategy to reduce underage drinking (IOM 2004, PRC-Underage drinking 2004). Additional evidence is needed to identify the most appropriate aspects to address and mechanisms to address them successfully.

Implementation Examples

United States

All states prohibit possession of alcoholic beverages, with certain exceptions, by those under age 21. Most states have statutes that specifically prohibit consumption of alcoholic beverages by those under the age of 21, although many of these states have exceptions to these provisions (NIAAA-Alcohol policy).

Citations - Evidence

IOM 2004 - Institute of Medicine (IOM), National Research Council (NRC), Committee on Developing a Strategy to Reduce and Prevent Underage Drinking, Board on Children, Youth, and Families (BCYF). Reducing underage drinking: A collective responsibility. (Bonnie RJ, O’Connell ME, eds.). Washington, DC: The National Academies Press; 2004. Accessed on June 8, 2012
Webpage: http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309089352
PRC-Underage drinking 2004 - Prevention Research Center (PRC). Preventing underage alcohol access: Essential elements for policy, deterrence and public support. 2004.

Accessed on June 19, 2012
Webpage: http://resources.prev.org/resource_pub_pud.pdf

Citations - Implementation Examples

NIAAA-Alcohol policy - Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS). Welcome to the Alcohol Policy Information System. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Accessed on June 19, 2012
Webpage: http://www.alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/

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Evidence Rating

Level of effectiveness based on a scan of academic literature and key recommendations of leading organizations.

  • Scientifically Supported Numerous studies or systematic review(s) with positive results
  • Some Evidence Research suggests positive impacts; further study may be warranted
  • Expert Opinion Recommended by credible groups*; research evidence limited
  • Insufficient Evidence Evidence limited or unavailable; further study warranted
  • Mixed Evidence Evidence mixed; further study warranted
  • Evidence of Ineffectiveness Research consistently shows program is detrimental or has no effect

Although many policies and programs are recommended by credible groups, we apply the rating ‘expert opinion’ only when policies are recommended but limited scientific evidence of effectiveness is available.

* The American Heritage Dictionary defines credible as 'capable of being believed; plausible.' and 'worthy of confidence; reliable.' To be considered an 'expert recommendation,' policies and programs must be recommended by one or more organizations that are recognized for their impartial expertise in the area of interest and have limited evidence available.

Potential Population Reach

Portion of Wisconsin's population likely to be reached by a policy or program if implemented statewide, based on its characteristics (e.g., target population(s), geographic limitations, and potential implementers).

<1%   20-49%
1-9%   50-99%
10-19%   100%

Potential Population Reach

Portion of Wisconsin's population likely to be reached by a policy or program if implemented statewide, based on its characteristics (e.g., target population(s), geographic limitations, and potential implementers).

<1%   20-49%
1-9%   50-99%
10-19%   100%

Potential Impact on Health Disparities

Likely impact of a given policy or program on racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, geographic or other disparities in Wisconsin based on its characteristics (e.g., target audience, mode of delivery, etc.) and best available evidence related to disparities.

  • Likely to decrease disparities
  • No impact on disparities likely
  • Likely to increase disparities