Table 2 Levels of the Three Factors
Factor | Tobacco | Alcohol | Gambling |
|---|---|---|---|
Levels of Prevention | |||
Lowest | No information campaigns | ||
Intermediate (Current policy) | Occasional information campaigns targeting populations at risk. | ||
Highest | Systematic information campaigns using the media. Information programs in schools. Personalized and professional phone service. | ||
Levels of Regulation | |||
Lowest | Smoking forbidden in public areas except bars and discotheques. Pricing: 5 euros. Sale prohibited to those less than 16 years of age. | Blood alcohol limit for drivers: 0.8 g/l. No control of selling points. Sale prohibited to those less than 16 years of age. | No control of player’s identity before access to gambling locations. No control over casinos and other similar services. Access limited to > 16 years of age. |
Intermediate (Current policy) | Smoking forbidden in all public areas. Smoking areas allowed. Pricing: 7 euros. Sale prohibited to those less than 18 years of age. | Blood alcohol limit for drivers: 0.5 g/l. Control of selling points. Sale prohibited to those less than 18 years of age. | Systematic control of player’s identity before access to gambling locations. Control over installation of casinos and other similar services. Access limited to > 18 years of age. |
Highest | Smoking forbidden in all public areas. Smoking areas not allowed. Pricing: 12 euros. Sale prohibited to those less than 21 years of age. | Blood alcohol limit for drivers: 0 g/l. Strict regulation of selling points. Restricted opening hours. Sale prohibited to those less than 21 years of age. | Control of player’s identity. Limitation of installation of casinos and similar services. Control of fraudulent activities. Prevention of pathological gambling. Access limited to > 21 years of age. |
Level of Sanction | |||
Lowest (Current policy) | Fines in cases of violation | Fines in cases of violation | Temporary exclusion from gambling locations. |
Highest | From fines to prison terms as a function of severity and recidivism. | From fines to mandatory care, to suspension of licenses, to prison terms as a function of severity and recidivism. | From mandatory care to prison terms as a function of severity and recidivism. |