about us
The U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization translating alcohol policy research into public health practice.
The Alliance is committed to ensuring that local and statewide organizations engaging in alcohol policy initiatives have access to the science, resources and technical assistance, including support for organizing efforts, required to engage in informed decisions and actions in translating alcohol policy research into public health practice.
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Our mission
Translating alcohol policy research into public health practice to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm.
Our vision
A nation free from alcohol-related disease, death, and injury.
Our principles
Embrace a public health approach.
Rely on the best scientific evidence.
Utilize grassroots organizing and advocacy.
Maintain independence from any commercial interest.
USAPA supports the following alcohol policy best practices:
• Alcohol outlet density regulation
• Minimum legal age for purchase
• Limited days and hours of sale
• Alcohol tax
• Minimum pricing
• Limits on ads & marketing
• Dram shop liability
• Prevent privatization of government control