The role of alcohol and drugs in young persons' injury or fatal road accidents in New Zealand.

Author(s)
Bailey, J.P.M.
Year
Abstract

The role of alcohol in young persons' road accidents in new zealand is discussed with reference to two data bases: all fatal road accidents between 1977 and 1982, and, in more detail, those taken to one large hospital after a road accident, for either admission or just treatment in the accident and emergency department. The role of cannabis and prescription drugs is discussed for the hospitalised cases only. Major differences in drinking and driving characteristics are noted between car drivers and motorcycle riders, between male and female drivers or teenagers and those aged 20-24. It appears that new zealand may have a significant problem concerning the involvement of cannabis in injury accidents for young people, particularly those aged 20-24, but the problems involving prescription drugs with young people appear minimal. (A)

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B 26656 (In: B 26651) /81 /83 / IRRD 810458
Source

In: Young drivers impaired by alcohol and other drugs : proceedings of a symposium organised by the International Drivers Behaviour Research Association held in Amsterdam, 13-15 September 1986, p. 45-53, 4 ref.

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