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The most significant cause of road trauma and death in Australia is drink driving. You don’t have to be drunk to be affected by alcohol. No-one drives quite as well after drinking alcohol, even though some people may look and act as though they are unaffected. Alcohol is a depressant drug that affects most areas of the brain.
Follow the links below to find information about drink driving.
Reviewed February 2010
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Alcohol - drinking too much
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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'Problem drinking' or an 'alcohol problem' involves a level of alcohol use which causes ongoing troubles in the lives of the alcohol users and of their families and friends.
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Jan 2010
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Alcohol and young people
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Young people try alcohol for many reasons. Some people need to drink every day just to get through the day because they are dependent on alcohol.
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Nov 2009
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Alcohol - teenagers
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Better Health Channel
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Alcohol or booze is widely used by teenagers. 'Binge drinking', drink driving and unsafe sex can all result from the misuse of alcohol. Alcohol is responsible for most drug-related deaths in the teenage population.
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Jul 2009
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Alcohol
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Better Health Channel
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Alcohol is a 'social' drug that affects people in different ways. Recommended limits to reduce health risks from drinking vary. The size of a 'standard' drink also varies according to the type of alcohol. Heavy drinkers and 'binge drinkers' risk serious alcohol-related harm. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy may also affect your baby. If you plan to drive, it is better not to drink alcohol.
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Jul 2009
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Alcohol
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Inspire Foundation
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Alcohol is a type of drug that is legal in most countries. This fact sheet contains information on the reasons why people drink, the effects of drinking, and some of the things you need to keep in mind when drinking.
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Jun 2008
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Drink driving
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inspire foundation
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As the name suggests drink driving is when you drive while under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol seriously impairs your ability to react quickly, make good judgements, and drive as well as you might normally. Check out this fact sheet for more info.
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Apr 2008
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Things to think about if you're having a party at your place
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Inspire Foundation
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Having a party at your place can be a lot of fun. However, if you are hosting a party there are a number of things you might want to think about beforehand. Check out this fact sheet for more info.
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Apr 2008
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The role of drugs in road safety
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Australian Prescriber
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Drug use is increasingly associated with road accidents. While alcohol and illicit substances dominate, a number of prescription drugs contribute to injury and death.
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Apr 2008
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Drink driving
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Better Health Channel
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Drink driving is one of the most significant causes of road trauma and death. The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in Victoria and all other states in Australia is below 0.05. For drivers on a probationary licence (P plates) or learner drivers (L plates), no alcohol is allowed.
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Mar 2008
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Alcohol and drug screening of occupational drivers for preventing injury
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Alcohol and drug abuse are serious public health problems worldwide. Workplace alcohol and drug testing is a common intervention, especially in developed nations, but it is costly and its use is controversial. This systematic review aimed to assess the ...
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Jun 2007
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Increased police patrols for preventing alcohol-impaired driving
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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More than one million people are killed worldwide each year in traffic crashes. Driving after drinking alcohol increases the chance of a traffic crash. To reduce alcohol-impaired driving, some police agencies have increased the number of police patrols ...
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Jun 2006
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Alcohol ignition interlock programmes for reducing drink driving recidivism
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Convicted drink drivers are sometimes offered the choice of a standard punishment, or for an alcohol ignition interlock to be fitted to their car for a fixed period. To operate a vehicle equipped with an interlock, the driver must first give a breath sp...
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May 2004
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Talking to teenagers about alcohol
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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Many teenagers will experiment with alcohol, and there's often little parents can do to prevent this. But they can do a lot to reduce the risks by teaching teenagers good sense with alcohol.
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Dec 1997
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