Alcohol Related Harm

Description

Turning Point, Alcohol and Drug Centre, has published information about alcohol related harm in Victoria. The information shows the number of alcohol-related deaths, hospital admissions, assaults, and serious road injuries, as well as the number of licensed premises in Victoria. The information includes an overview of the patterns of alcohol-related problems evident across Victoria followed by information specific to smaller areas.

Quality and Applicability

The information about alcohol related harm is part of Turning Point's Victorian Alcohol Statistics Handbook series. This series presents major findings regarding alcohol use and is a resource for government, the alcohol and drug sector, and the health field. The information contained in the series is particularly useful for policy formulation, resource allocation, service planning and monitoring.

Use information about alcohol related harm if you want to know about the extent of fatal and non-fatal consequences associated with alcohol use in Victoria and compare statistics for smaller areas.

Coverage

Information about alcohol related harm is published in the Victorian Alcohol Statistics Handbook Volume 7: A Summary of Alcohol-related Harm for Victorian Local Government Areas 2005. Information is available for regions and local government areas. There is also a companion volume on alcohol-related harm amongst young people.

Reference Date

Information about alcohol related harm refers to 2005.

Release Date

The Victorian Alcohol Statistics Handbook Volume 7: A Summary of Alcohol-related Harm for Victorian Local Government Areas 2005 was published in 2006.

Access

Access the Victorian Alcohol Statistics Handbook Volume 7: A Summary of Alcohol-related Harm for Victorian Local Government Areas 2005 through Turning Point.

Cost and Format

The Victorian Alcohol Statistics Handbook Volume 7: A Summary of Alcohol-related Harm for Victorian Local Government Areas 2005 is downloadable free of charge in PDF format or you can order a printed copy for $35.00 (order form available).

More Information

For more information contact Turning Point by telephone (03) 8413 8413 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Additional Data Source(s)

None.