ABSTRACT
The editors of this book decided to invite a small group of experts with experience in the field of public health, as well as representatives of the International Harm Reduction Association, the World Federation for Mental Health, and the Institut de Recherches Scientifiques sur les Boissons, to give them advice and comments on the materials that were to be included in this volume. The group met twice. Prior to its second meeting, the group had an opportunity to read the manuscripts that were ready at the time. The group worked well together and felt that it was consulted fairly and that its comments were taken into account in finalizing the text.
