The primary purpose of the conference is to provide a forum where researchers involved in studies on alcohol can exchange ideas about their ongoing research. The scope of the symposium includes studies of determinants and consequences of drinking, drinking practices, attitudes and the social and institutional responses to drinking related harms. Empirical research, theoretical papers and reviews of the literature are welcome. Epidemiology is broadly construed and includes research in a variety of disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, criminology, economics, history and other disciplines.
The Symposium focuses on discussion of papers that are pre-circulated electronically at this website. Papers are presented in 10 minute segments, followed by a discussant's comments and general audience participation. Any person who submits a paper may be asked to be a discussant or chair of a session.
Pre-symposium workshops and special meetings will be organized on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1st. Anyone interested in organizing a workshop is asked to email Scott Macdonald at scottmac@uvic.ca
The symposium sessions will be held at Harbour Towers Hotel and Suites, 345 Quebec Street, Victoria, BC.
A major sponsor of the conference is the BC Ministry of Health, Population Health and Wellness, Communicable Disease and Addictions Prevention Branch. A special topic of interest is the relationship between mental health and addictions. Also, reviews of the literature or meta-analyses are encouraged.
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