Local policy changes to reduce alcohol-related harm
Environmental Approaches to Prevention
This project explores whether changing local alcohol policies and community practices can reduce drinking harms for teenagers and adults.
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 ID | NIH-11243489 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
As someone in a community, I would see researchers working with local groups and governments to change things like where alcohol is sold, enforcement practices, and community prevention programs. They carry out real-world projects in neighborhoods and collect surveys, service data, and community-level statistics to see whether those changes lead to less risky drinking and fewer alcohol-related problems. The center also translates findings into practical guidance, shares results with communities, and trains new prevention researchers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People about 12 years and older—especially teens, young adults, and adults living in communities with high alcohol problems or involved in local prevention—are the primary focus.
Not a fit: Individuals seeking one-on-one clinical treatment for alcohol dependence or people not living in affected U.S. communities may not receive direct benefit from this policy-focused work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, stronger local policies and prevention programs could lower alcohol-related injuries, risky drinking, and community harms.
How similar studies have performed: Previous community and policy-based prevention efforts have reduced underage drinking and alcohol harms in many areas, although outcomes vary by local context and implementation.
Where this research is happening
Beltsville, United States
- 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
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.