Drinking cultures and social occasions : Alcohol harms in the context of major public holidays and cultural events is a study conducted by Turning Point Drug and Alcohol Centre and Eastern Health in Victoria. It provides evidence that acute intoxication increased numbers of injuries due to assaults and traffic accidents on public holidays and other major celebratory events, as well as rises in incidents on the day before.
The authors conclude that a focus on specific events or occasions for public education may present good opportunities to target prevention and intervention, but there are limited resources, particularly during periods of high demand. Key experts identified the importance of communication and collaboration across services for planning, intervention and harm reduction.
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