...Theme Editor: John D. Pratten; John D. Pratten Purpose 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? Design/methodology/approach Provides a summary...

...Theme Editor: John D. Pratten; John D. Pratten Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the problems which exist in the excessive use of alcohol and to consider the origins of these problems to determine if they are new or long established. Design/methodology/approach There is a heavy...

...Theme Editor: John D. Pratten; Richard C. Warren Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the new alcohol debate and put it into historical perspective, before outlining the meaning and nature of the new temperance challenge. Design/methodology/approach A moral perspective...