Citation

Bolier L, Voorham L, Monshouwer K, Hasselt NV, Bellis MA. Subst. Use Misuse 2011; 46(13): 1569-1591.

Affiliation

1Trimbos Institute, Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction, Innovation Centre of Mental Health and Technology, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/10826084.2011.606868

PMID

21936624

Abstract

This study examines the evidence regarding the effectiveness of interventions aimed at the prevention of harmful alcohol and drug use in nightlife settings. A literature search was conducted in 2009. Of 161 studies, 17 experimental studies were included in the review, 15 alcohol-related and two drug-related studies. The results show that preventive substance abuse interventions in nightlife settings can effectively reduce high-risk alcohol consumption, alcohol-related injury, violent crimes, access to alcohol by underage youth, and alcohol service to intoxicated people. A combination of approaches such as enforcement activities seem to be facilitating factors. However, results should be considered cautiously as more gold standard (cost-) effectiveness research is required, in particular directed at drug prevention and educational interventions in nightlife settings.

Language: en