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An evaluation of the effectiveness of alcohol treatment, driver license actions and jail terms in reducing drunk driving recidivism in California.

Authors :
Deyoung, David J.
Source :
Addiction; Aug1997, Vol. 92 Issue 8, p989-997, 9p, 3 Charts, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Examines the effectiveness of alcohol treatment, driver license actions and jail terms in reducing drunk-driving recidivism in the state of California. Application and purpose of the quasi-experimental study; Methodology used in the study; Relationship between the sanctions that drivers convicted of driving-under-the-influence (DUI) receive and their subsequent reconviction of DUI; Results of combining license actions with alcohol treatment.

Subjects

Subjects :
ALCOHOLISM treatment
RECIDIVISM

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09652140
Volume :
92
Issue :
8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Addiction
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9709253098
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.1997.tb02978.x