Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity Forums

Public health professionals have expressed the need for appropriate opportunities for professional development on relevant health issues in Ontario. The idea for these forums originated with Thomas Babor's landmark book, Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity - Research and Public Policy (now in 2nd Edition). From this, a main theme for each forum was selected. The emphasis was on professional development, information and knowledge exchange, and recommendations for action. Detailed information from all past forums has been distilled into a comprehensive Forum Guide and Recommendations document [PDF].

 

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 9 Forum
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Influencing Alcohol Policy: Affecting Change through Research, Media and Advocacy
(February 27 – 28, 2011)

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 8 Forum
Alcohol Policy: Movement in Ontario
The Crucial Need for Policy in Addressing Alcohol Problems
(March 7-8, 2011)

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 7 Forum
Alcohol Policy: Time to Act!
Current Research, Policy, and Practical Applications to Address Alcohol-related Harm
(March 2, 2010)

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 6 Forum
Alcohol Across the Life Span: Current Research and Practical Applications for Alcohol-Related Harm
(March 5, 2009)

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 5 Forum
Adapting National and Provincial Alcohol Strategies for Local Impact
(March 27, 2008)

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 4 Forum
Alcohol and Chronic Disease Prevention: Making the Link
(March 22, 2007)

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 3 Forum
Emerging Evidence on the Links Between Alcohol Promotion and Risky Drinking
(March 3, 2006)

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 2 Forum
Is Ontario Playing "Spin the Bottle" with Public Health and Safety?
(March 11, 2005)

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity Forum
(February 27, 2004)


 

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 9 Forum
Influencing Alcohol Policy: Affecting Change through Research, Media and Advocacy
(February 27, 2012, 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; February 28, 2012, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Novotel Hotel - North York (5100 Yonge Street/3 Park Home Ave.), Toronto, Ontario

Information about this forum:

 

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 8 Forum
Alcohol Policy: Movement in Ontario
The Crucial Need for Policy in Addressing Alcohol Problems
(March 7, 2011, 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; March 8, 2011, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)
Novotel Hotel - North York (5100 Yonge Street/3 Park Home Ave.), Toronto, Ontario

Information about this forum:

 

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 7 Forum
Alcohol Policy: Time to Act!
Current Research, Policy, and Practical Applications to Address Alcohol-related Harm
(March 2, 2010; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
North York Memorial Community Hall (5100 Yonge Street/3 Park Home Ave.), Toronto, Ontario

Information about this forum:

Keynote Address
Dr. Thomas Babor, University of Connecticut School of Medicine and lead author and principle investigator of the landmark book “Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity – Research and Public Policy” and the just-released Second Edition.

Forum Presentations:
NOTE: some files are large and may take several minutes to download
Additional Background Documents:
NOTE: some files are large and may take several minutes to download

 

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 6 Forum
Alcohol Across the Life Span: Current Research and Practical Applications for Alcohol-Related Harm
(March 5, 2009; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
North York (Toronto), Ontario

Quick Notes/Links from the Forum:
Forum Presentations:
NOTE: these are in "View Only" format; some files are large and may take several minutes to download

 

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 5 Forum
Adapting National and Provincial Alcohol Strategies for Local Impact
(March 27, 2008; 8:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m.)
Ottawa, Ontario

 

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 4 Forum:
Alcohol and Chronic Disease Prevention: Making the Link
(March 22, 2007; 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.)

 

Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 3 Forum
Emerging Evidence on the Links Between Alcohol Promotion and Risky Drinking
(March 3, 2006)



Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity 2 Forum
Is Ontario Playing "Spin the Bottle" with Public Health and Safety?
(March 11, 2005; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Related files:


Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity Forum
(February 27, 2004; 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.)

Related files in PDF format: