Journal of Alcoholism & Drug Dependence
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-6488
+44 1223 790975
ISSN: 2329-6488
+44 1223 790975
Peter Miller
School of Psychology, Deakin University Waterfront Campus,
1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria 3220
Australia
Research Article
The Association Between Alcohol Interventions and Dui Incidents in Geelong, Victoria
Author(s): Anders L Sønderlund, Peter Miller, Darren Palmer and Peter KremerAnders L Sønderlund, Peter Miller, Darren Palmer and Peter Kremer
Introduction and aims: Driving under the influence of alcohol is a major public health problem, every year affecting the lives of billions around the world - and not least in Australia. Since 2001, several Traffic Accident Commission (TAC), police, and community interventions have been implemented in Geelong, Australia to curb drinkdriving. The current paper aims to assess the impact of 13 alcohol interventions on drink-driving rates in the Geelong region of Australia. The interventions comprised seven TAC media campaigns, three Victoria Police operations, two community interventions targeting licensed premises, and the alcohol interlock program.
Method: This study examined two types of Victoria Police frequency data: Driving under the influence (DUI) offences, and roadside preliminary breath testing (PBT) rates. Multiple regressions we.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-6488.1000102