The various alcohol treatment evaluation studies which have been conducted in Australia are briefly reviewed. Next it is asserted that we should only evaluate programmes in Australia if the content of the programme is different to that of the many overseas programmes evaluated and if there is reason to believe that the Australian programme is having a beneficial effect. Seven methodological issues whiich are encountered during evaluation studies are then considered, together with the industrial relations aspect of such research.
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