1. The Czech Republic Hana Sovinova, M.D. Natl. Inst Publ. Health Prague Hana Sovinova, M.D. Natl. Inst Publ. Health Prague Ladislav Csémy, PhDr. Prague Psychiatric Centre, Dept. Soc. Psychiatry Ladislav Csémy, PhDr. Prague Psychiatric Centre, Dept. Soc. Psychiatry

2. Structure of consumptio n: Structure of consumptio n: Spirits 8,0 l/3,2 l Spirits 8,0 l/3,2 l Beer 157,3 l/4,4 l Beer 157,3 l/4,4 l Wine 15,8 l/1,8 l Wine 15,8 l/1,8 l

3. Alcohol related research in recent past The GENACIS project (start 2001) gender and cultural context of alcohol consumption The GENACIS project (start 2001) gender and cultural context of alcohol consumption Alcohol and Injury (WHO Project, national final report 2002) the role of alcohol in injuries treated in emergency room in the Prague University Hospital Alcohol and Injury (WHO Project, national final report 2002) the role of alcohol in injuries treated in emergency room in the Prague University Hospital HIS (WHO Survey) HIS (WHO Survey) Health and Addictive Behaviour (NIPH) Health and Addictive Behaviour (NIPH)

4. Challenges of the new project First attempt to work with GPs in the field of alcohol prevention First attempt to work with GPs in the field of alcohol prevention Supportive factors: Goals are congruent with the objectives of the health policy of the country Goals are congruent with the objectives of the health policy of the country More understanding from the side of the general public as well as the media More understanding from the side of the general public as well as the media Well funtioning network of regional centres of public health Well funtioning network of regional centres of public health

5. Difficulties and barriers Unclear position in the project Unclear position in the project Insuficient funding from domestic resources Insuficient funding from domestic resources Modest interest of GPs to be involved in alcohol related problems of the patients Modest interest of GPs to be involved in alcohol related problems of the patients Lack of experience with community oriented prevention projects Lack of experience with community oriented prevention projects

6. Preliminary goals defined on national level Creating network for support of the project (public health centres, medical students, professional associations, health insurance agencies etc.) Creating network for support of the project (public health centres, medical students, professional associations, health insurance agencies etc.) Adapt and publish guidelines, manuals.. Adapt and publish guidelines, manuals.. Organize training seminars Organize training seminars Evaluate feedback Evaluate feedback