Harmful Drinking 2: Alcohol and Assaults (PDF, 729KB, 1min 46secs)
The second report looks at the number and nature of assault presentations to emergency departments in Scotland, particularly those related to the use of alcohol, and was published in December 2006.
This is the second in a series of reports which aims to gather evidence on the impact of alcohol-related problems on the health service in Scotland. The first report examined the prevalence of such problems in emergency departments and was published in November 2006.
Other publications in this series
Harmful Drinking 1: The Size of the Problem
This report sets the scene by addressing the size of the problem.
The third report looks at the number and nature of self-harm presentations to emergency departments in Scotland, particularly those related to the use of alcohol, and was published in July 2007.
This report looks at the number and characteristics of patients with serious alcohol problems presenting to emergency departments in Scotland. In particular, the report gathers evidence on the treatment and management, paying particular attention to the prevalence of intravenous B vitamin administration.
This report looks at the prevalence of attendances to emergency departments in Scotland by young people, particularly those related to the use of alcohol, the treatment and management of this particular group of patients, and was published in February 2008.
This report summarises the findings of the five reports and the work which was carried out in 15– 20 mainland emergency departments between October 2005 and June 2007. Examples of good practice are highlighted and recommendations for further work and service improvements are made.
