Environmental approaches to prevent alcohol problems in communities
Official title: Environmental Approaches to Prevention
Funded at Pacific Institute for Res and Evaluation · NIH-11495662 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide center is testing how local policies and environmental changes can reduce alcohol-related harms for people of all ages.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pacific Institute for Res and Evaluation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Beltsville, United States) |
| Project start | September 29, 1983 |
| Project end | November 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $23,874 |
| NIH project number | 3P60AA006282-44S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11495662 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable; this grant focuses on population-level prevention research rather than a specific patient group.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who do not live in communities affected by alcohol-related problems may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
The Prevention Research Center (PRC) studies how environmental and policy-level changes can lower alcohol problems by altering the opportunities for drinking in neighborhoods and communities. It aims to translate basic findings into practical, cost-effective strategies and to share knowledge with professionals, policymakers, and communities. The center also provides training opportunities for post-doctoral researchers and early investigators to advance prevention science with real-world impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, communities could implement proven policies to reduce alcohol-related harms and improve public health.
How similar studies have gone: Prior prevention work suggests environmental policies can reduce drinking-related harms, though the center's renewal aims to strengthen translation and implementation.
Where this research is happening
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Pacific Institute for Res and Evaluation
Beltsville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Paschall, Mallie J — Pacific Institute for Res and Evaluation
- Study coordinator: Paschall, Mallie J
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.