PLACE OF WORK, COMMUNITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES

The Paris conference recognized that although national social policy a nd international research were undoubtedly important, a local dimensio n to research action and planning was essential. The potential for com munity and municipal action was illustrated in a number of papers whic h are summarized hare. It was also the subject of a publication in the series associated with the European Alcohol Action Plan. The work-pla ce was taken as a significant microcosm of a community, where healthy company policy and an enlightened approach to providing early help and support to individuals with alcohol-related problems is particularly beneficial.