Citation

Sacy H, Beauchamp S. Proc. Int. Counc. Alcohol Drugs Traffic Safety Conf. 2002; 2002: 809-815.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, The author(s) and the Council, Publisher International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety)

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Abstract

There is a lot of talk about Responsible Beverage Service Training Programmes and how effective they really are in combating drunk driving, social problems related to excessive drinking and the sale of alcohol to minors. Some of the obstacles to implementing the programmes include staff turnover, fear of a drop in sales and a lack of political will. A critical analysis of the effectiveness of Responsible Beverage Service Training Programmes was conducted recently by compiling the results of more than 25 research studies. Experiences in several countries highlight the most promising aspects of the programmes and most favourable conditions for their implementation. The programmes sensitise serving staff and give them the means to take action. But the programmes cannot be effective without backing from the milieu, support from the owners and managers of drinking establishments, and appropriate legislation.