Tackling the harmful effects of alcohol locally in the city of Tarumã, Brazil (full video)
Brazil experiences the harmful effects of substance use in numerous areas. For example, the toll of alcohol consumption can be felt in the healthcare system and economy. It also has links to rates of domestic violence and road crashes. In an effort to make changes locally, Dr Ana Cecilia Marques, a psychiatrist and researcher at the Federal University of São Paulo, set out to develop a programme targeting alcohol consumption in the city of Tarumã. In 2007, the city launched the programme Periscópio programme. Working in schools to local bars, Periscópio prioritizes a community-at-large approach to prevention and awareness-raising for reducing the harmful consumption of alcohol.
