This research provides both a broad overview and detailed insight into the problems the drinking of others has on Australians.
The impacts from the drinking of others vary dramatically. At one end of the spectrum Australians are affected by nuisance inconveniences, such as street noise or having to avoid public parks, or petty costs from damaged property. At the other end harms can be severe, such as child abuse or physical violence or death. The public health impacts of alcohol from others’ drinking are of major concern.
This report addresses a number of critical questions: How many Australians are affected by others’ drinking? Who is affected? What is the relationship between those who have been affected and the drinker? How are Australians affected or harmed? What are the costs for others – in trouble, in time, in money?
This report provides a first set of answers to such questions.
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