Citation

Fell JC, Brito CS, Urbach BJ. Proc. Int. Counc. Alcohol Drugs Traffic Safety Conf. 2002; 2002: 691-696.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, The author(s) and the Council, Publisher International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety)

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Abstract

The enforcement of alcohol laws prohibiting underage drinking and over-service practices has the potential to substantially reduce alcohol-related problems in the United States (US). Alcohol is related to violent and property crime, intentional and unintentional injuries, and lost productivity. In particular, alcohol is involved in 40% of US traffic fatalities and studies show that a substantial number of impaired drivers are coming from licensed alcohol outlets. Enforcement of alcohol laws and other measures to reduce alcohol availability have been associated with reductions in traffic crashes and other alcohol-related problems. Public support is imperative to the success of these interventions.