SUMMING-UP - LESSONS FROM A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY PREVENTION TRIAL

This paper presents the findings and lessons from a community preventi on trial involving three experimental communities in the United States to reduce alcohol-involved trauma. The paper provides recommendations for other community prevention efforts. Effectiveness was demonstrate d by: (a) 78 fewer alcohol-involved traffic crashes as a result of the Drinking and Driving Component alone (approximately a 10% reduction); (b) a significant reduction in underage sales of alcohol, ie. off-pre mise outlets sold to miners about one-half as often as in comparison c ommunities; (c) increased implementation of responsible beverage servi ce policies by bars and restaurants; and (d) increased adaption of loc al ordinances and regulations to reduce concentrations of alcohol outl ets.