Established in 2005 the Global Alcohol Producers Group (GAP Group) is an industry coalition representing leading international beer, wine and spirits companies. It provides a channel for the World Health Organization (WHO), member state governments and stakeholders of the WHO to engage in constructive dialogue with some of the leading alcohol beverage companies on health problems caused by harmful drinking patterns. Millions of legal purchase age adults enjoy alcohol responsibly, but the GAP Group companies also recognize that some abuse alcohol and the companies are committed to partnership with WHO Members and other stakeholders to prevent and mitigate alcohol abuse and misuse effectively.