Site name: CSPI Alcohol Policy URL: www.cspinet.org/alcohol/index.html Background information: In 1981, the CSPI launched the Alcohol Policies Project to help focus public and policy-maker attention on policy reforms to reduce the health and social consequences of drinking. Since then, the project has worked with thousands of organizations and individuals to promote a comprehensive, prevention-oriented policy strategy to change the role of alcohol in society.

Exercises:

a. Go to the “Take Action” link and choose an alcohol policy project issue.

Describe in detail how you feel the issue impacts the restaurant industry, both positive and negative. There is no right or wrong answer for this—purely your opinion.

b. Go to the “Fact Sheets” link and choose an alcohol policy project issue. List three facts that support your answer to #1B.