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Multicomponent programmes combining community mobilisation, Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training, house policies and stricter enforcement of licensing laws to reduce accidents and alcohol consumption
Summary of the evidence
The Sacramento Neighbourhood Alcohol Prevention Project was found effective in a narrative review (EMCDDA, 2012) and in two systematic reviews (Jones et al., 2010; Bolier et al 2011) in:
- significantly reducing assaults and motor vehicle accidents (based on police and emergency medical service reports);
The 'A Matter of Degree' programme was found effective in a narrative review (EMCDDA, 2012) and in two systematic reviews (Jones et al., 2010; Bolier et al 2011) in:
- significantly reducing alcohol consumption, alcohol-related harms and drink-driving at follow-up, based on self-reported outcomes (but only at five sites with the highest implementation of environmental programming).
