​ A variety of educational approaches have been used in an attempt to reduce the harm done by alcohol, including: education of younger people in classroom settings; information campaigns using mass media, including the use of drinking guidelines; school based activity carried out as part of school plus family initiatives and as part of community action projects; and community initiatives aimed to challenge norms around alcohol consumption and distribution. In addition, educational approaches have been used to reinforce community awareness of the problems created by alcohol use and to prepare the ground for specific interventions...