Alcohol-related Injuries

There is an association between alcohol and injury, especially in regard to driving and violence. Young males aged 15 to 29 years are a particularly high-risk group for injuries generally and, as drinking is a very common practice in young males, there is a high incidence of alcohol-related injuries in this group.

For information on the health effects of alcohol use and injuries resulting from alcohol use, follow the links in the list below.

Updated November 2011

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Title:   Drink driving
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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 .05. Probationary licence drivers (P plates) and learner drivers (L plates) must only drive with a zero BAC.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Alcohol related brain impairment
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Alcohol misuse can cause alcohol related brain impairment (ARBI) or brain injury. 'Binge drinking', drinking in excess of recommended levels in a single session or heavy drinking over a long time may lead to ARBI. Problems with memory, cognitive thinking and physical coordination are possible symptoms of ARBI.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Alcohol related brain impairment - memory loss
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Memory loss is associated with alcohol related brain impairment (ARBI). People may not remember facts or skills. Repetition, memory aids and prompts can help people cope.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Alcohol related brain impairment - support
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A person with alcohol related brain impairment (ARBI) can benefit from support. Family and friends can help deal with feelings of anxiety, stress and an inability to cope. Daily routines and structures are also helpful.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Alcohol related brain impairment - communication
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Alcohol related brain impairment (ARBI) can cause a change in thinking and memory abilities. However people with ARBI can improve their communication skills.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Alcohol related brain impairment - behaviour
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Alcohol related brain impairment (ARBI) affects the way people think, feel and behave. Common behaviours include aggression or angry outbursts, moodiness, confusion, withdrawal and lack of motivation.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Alcohol and water safety
Publisher:   Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This report by Flinders University of South Australia gives new direction to both alcohol and injury prevention strategies in the role played by alcohol in drowning fatalities. This report is aimed at assisting with priority-setting and policy formulation under the National Injury Prevention Plan (NIIP) and the National Alcohol Strategy (NAS).
Date:   Jan 2003
Title:   Alcohol and bicycles: a bad combination - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Driving while under the influence of alcohol is known to be dangerous, but cycling while drunk is no better.
Date:   Feb 2002
Title:   The quantification of drug-caused mortality and morbidity in Australia, 1998
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This publication provides a comprehensive estimate of deaths, injury, illness and hospital separations caused by tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs.
Date:   Nov 2001

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