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Summarising the impacts of the Queensland Alcohol‐related violence and Night‐Time Economy (QUANTEM) project
Author(s) -
Miller Peter G.,
Coomber Kerri,
de Andrade Dominique,
Livingston Michael,
Puljević Cheneal,
Vakidis Thea,
Carah Nicholas,
Taylor Nicholas,
Burn Michele,
Curtis Ashlee,
Room Robin,
Clough Alan,
Najman Jake,
Scott Debbie,
Mayshak Richelle,
Ferris Jason
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
drug and alcohol review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.018
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1465-3362
pISSN - 0959-5236
DOI - 10.1111/dar.13272
Subject(s) - nightlife , psychological intervention , harm , entertainment , binge drinking , suicide prevention , environmental health , business , poison control , advertising , psychology , political science , medicine , psychiatry , social psychology , law
This closing commentary to the special section presents an overview of the Queensland Alcohol‐related violence and Night‐Time Economy Monitoring evaluation findings in comparison to those from other jurisdictions where similar interventions have been implemented (such as Sydney and Newcastle), and especially with previous studies that have used similar evaluation methodologies, such as the Dealing with Alcohol and the Night‐Time Economy study. Overall, the articles documented promising reductions in alcohol‐related harm, building on the existing evidence base for multi‐pronged interventions in entertainment districts. Importantly, this is the first comprehensive investigation to also look at impacts on nightlife‐related business and findings demonstrated, that there were improvements for many businesses. There are substantial policy implications for Queensland and other jurisdictions (nationally and globally) wanting to reduce late night alcohol‐related harm in entertainment districts.