Environmental Strategies for Prevention
A Guide To Helping the Prevention Professional Work Effectively in the Community

Module 1: An Introduction to Environmental Strategies - Page 12 of 21

Adopting and Enforcing Laws and Regulations

The more licensed liquor establishments in an area, the more likely individuals are to drink. ref

What are the formalized laws, rules, and policies that control availability, codify norms, and specify sanctions for violations?

Regulations may be instituted by governments, public agencies (such as police departments, school systems), or private organizations (such as HMOs, hospitality establishments, convenience stores). Drug Use and Laws in the United States summarizes the Federal response to the nonmedical use of drugs over the past century.

Society has experienced dramatic changes in regulations regarding tobacco use in this country. Prevention specialists frequently cite the U.S. Surgeon General's 1964 report on the dangers of smoking as the bellwether.

The use of local zoning laws and other land-use ordinances have gained popularity as a way to control the risks posed by alcohol outlets. Zoning restrictions may include:

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