Summary: what have we learned about alcohol control?

The purpose of this summary is to review the contribution made by this theme issue to the question: what are the possible solutions to the problem of excessive alcohol consumption?

Provides a summary to this special issue on excessive alcohol consumption.

That societal attitudes to alcohol consumption have changed and that the drinks industry is geared to provide a wide range of supply options.

There are many stakeholders involved in the provision of alcoholic beverages and suppliers, vendors, licensees, regulators and other agencies will need to work closely together in order to limit what is viewed by many as an escalating problem.

Reviews some of the key contributions arising from this theme issue.