In response to alcohol use and misuse, how would you characterize the responses of governments around the world?

Question $2$Answer

a$.$

Governments have been slow to respond because the evidence on the harmful effects of alcohol is somewhat inconsistent.

b$.$

Governments have been slow to respond because alcohol plays such a key role in so many national economies.

c$.$

Governments have been quick to respond with preventive legislation because alcohol is a major driver of rapidly escalating health costs.

d$.$

Governments have been quick to respond because of economic incentives made available by the United Nations.