Earlier this year the European Commission’s DG RELEX (Department for External Relations) sought proposals, in collaboration with a partner in the USA, on, amongst other things, underage drinking. ERAB, in collaboration with ABMRF/The Foundation for Alcohol Research in the USA, submitted a proposal to look in depth at under-age drinking and how it differs between the two continents. The proposal drew on the expertise in both foundations and with a series of conferences and workshops aimed to deliver recommendations applicable to public health departments in individual countries. Included in the deliverables was a comprehensive website with information for the target age-group and areas for parents and researchers. Sadly, on this occasion, the application was not successful.
Funding was awarded to the National Heart Forum- Health Action Partnership International, based in the UK, collaborating with Eurocare and the Institute of Alcohol Studies.