The high levels of alcohol consumption in Europe contrast with the limited evidence available

The European Union is the part of the world with the highest levels of per-capita alcohol consumption. Although the harm done by alcohol is a major public health concern, the limited evidence base in Europe restricts the advice to policy- and decision-makers to implement effective interventions.

A focus on research will foster effective preventive measures

In 2006 the European Commission issued a Communication on alcohol, stressing the important role that research and information systems play on the development and implementation of effective actions at European, national and local levels for prevention of hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption.

AMPHORA, a €4million project co-financed by the European Commission, aims to

provide new scientific evidence for the most effective public health measures to reduce the harm done by alcohol.

promote the translation of science into policy and disseminate new knowledge to policy makers.

collaborate with partner organisations from 13 European countries and counterparts from all member states.

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