Citation

Single E. Recent. Dev. Alcohol. 1993; 11: 143-152.

Affiliation

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, University of Toronto, Ontario.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Plenum Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8234923

Abstract

Drinking in bars and other public establishments has been a relatively neglected subject of research, despite its epidemiological significance. This chapter briefly summarizes the findings of observational studies in bars and taverns, as well as general population surveys on the correlates of tavern patronage. Recent developments in the control of public drinking are described. It is argued that greater attention should be placed on prevention programs that focus on drinking environments. In particular, the emergence of server intervention programs represents a promising new mechanism for the prevention of impaired driving and other alcohol-related problems.

Language: en