Patron Offending and Intoxication in Night-time Entertainment Districts (POINTED) Final Report

Peter Miller, Amy Pennay, Nicolas Droste, Rebecca Jenkinson, Brendan Quinn, Tanya Chikritzhs, Stephen Tomsen, Phillip Wadds, Sandra C. Jones, Darren Palmer, Lance Barrie, Tina Lam, William Gilmore, Dan Lubman

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Abstract

This study aimed to address the significant gaps in evidence which we have identified here. While we have information about the levels of risky drinking among young Australians at a population level, as well as national estimates of drug use, we know little about the drinking practices, drug use and harms experienced by young people in and around licensed venues. We also know little about how behaviour and harms differ between location and venue type. Without specific evidence of rates, patterns of consumption, behaviour and harms, police and licensee efforts to address intoxication and offending in licensed venues will continue to be undermined by ineffective policy. This study attempted to address these important questions, utilising a research design which enabled us to capture data from consumers during an episode of alcohol and other drug use. This approach limited the potential for recall bias, and allowed us to observe first-hand behaviour that occurs in and around licensed venues.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationCanberra, A.C.T.
PublisherNational Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund
Number of pages93
ISBN (Print)9781922009364
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Bibliographical note

© Commonwealth of Australia 2013. This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from the Commonwealth available from the National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund. Requests and enquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be addressed to the National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund, GPO Box 2944, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601.

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