This information analysis paper reviews the literature on counseling for alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse, identified by a computer search of the ERIC data base from November 1966 through December 1979. The introduction highlights specific issues and trends in drug abuse prevention. Guidelines for developing drug abuse prevention programs at the…

This paper reviews 27 studies that taught community skills to persons with moderate to severe mental handicaps and tested the generalization of these skills. The review, which analyzed the degree of generalization that occurred and the effect of different strategies used, concludes that the general case method is the most effective strategy.…