British Columbia comes in second among Canadian provinces for policies aimed at reducing alcohol-related harms and costs, but the impressive ranking belies the fact even the national leaders are nowhere near achieving an ideal score.
BC is a leader among Canadian provinces on policies aimed at reducing alcohol-related harms and costs, but lags at the bottom in two of the most important policy categories and has consider
Researchers at the University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research (CARBC) have determined that British Columbia’s new drinking and driving laws, implemented in 2010, are making a considerable impact in lives saved. A study led by Dr. Scott Macdonald, CARBC assistant director, and published online in the peer-reviewed academic journal Accident Analysis and Prevention, found that the number of fatal alcohol-related collisions decreased by more than 40 per cent under the new law.
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A new study by the University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research (CARBC), released online today, indicates the number of fatal alcohol-related collisions has decreased by more than 40 per cent under the new law.
