... in the absence of external control, leading to problems when the drinkers enter the public sphere. Moreover, pre-loading has become a key aspect in the drinking patterns of many of the Night Time Economy (NTE) population with around 60-70 per cent of people drinking some alcohol prior to going out...

... Publishing Limited 2013 --> Drugs Ecstasy Legal highs Mephedrone Moral panic Night time economy Stimulants Article Type: 2012 Awards for Excellence From: Drugs and Alcohol Today, Volume 13, Issue 1 The following article was selected for this year’s Outstanding Paper Award...

...Adrian Barton; Kerryn Husk Purpose The aim of this paper is to focus on the impact of alcohol pre‐loading on behaviour in the night time economy (NTE). Design/methodology/approach The project was commissioned by Devon and Cornwall Police. During the course of six months in late 2010/early 2011...

... mephedrone) were controlled in April 2010 and in particular assess the prevalence of mephedrone in the general night time economy (NTE) and its relationship to the use of established illegal drugs. Design/methodology/approach Surveys were conducted with a convenience sample of 207 adults stopped...