This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost- effectiveness of interventions to reduce the burden of harm associated with alcohol misuse in Australia. The key findings suggest that all the prevention interventions modelled are more cost-effective in reducing alcohol-related harm than those that treat alcohol dependence.

This report was produced by the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) at Flinders University. It comprises a comprehensive literature review addressing a wide range of social and cultural factors that potentially impact on young Australians aged 14- 24 in relation to their use and non-use of alcohol. The report forms the...

Risky and high risk drinking by young people and underage drinkers has become a major public health issue. This report investigates the data on consumption patterns and evidence supporting the government's proposed increase in excise, which the committee supports in the context of a range of measures undertaken or to be considered to address harmful...

This discussion paper presents a national perspective of the current operation of compulsory alcohol and/or other drug (AOD) treatment, within the context of existing research evidence, ethical considerations and international practice. It is intended to inform ongoing debate on the place of compulsory treatment in Australia. Particular areas of interest are the development, implementation and...

The Australian Alcohol Guidelines: health risks and benefits, issued by the NHMRC in 2001, are currently under review by the NHMRC in collaboration with the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. The draft revised Australian alcohol guidelines for low-risk drinking are now available for public consultation.