We developed principles drawn from empowerment and realist evaluation theories to guide a family youth alcohol and drug program evaluation, before reflecting on our experience to develop additional principles for future work. The research team included the program clinician and an independent researcher. A purposive sample of young people and one…

Elements of the responsive approach were utilized for evaluating an alcohol education project for youth conducted through the University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service. The evaluation responded to various audiences' requirements for information about issues in which they were interested. The evaluation was oriented toward describing the…

This paper describes the implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive program for teaching adolescents about alcohol use. A brief overview of research in the area of adolescent alcohol use is followed by a brief description and detailed outline of key facets of the Teams-Games-Tournaments (TGT) approach to alcohol education which is being…

Describes the process the Nebraska Alcohol Information Clearinghouse (NAIC) used to establish its clientele and market area. Identifies valuable experiences for others planning to establish a similar information dissemination agency. (Author/RC)

In an effort to deal with multiple substance abusers, a program was developed and evaluated which utilizes the therapeutic community concept in conjunction with Alcoholics Anonymous. (Author/LAB)

Presents the Claydon College Drinking Questionnaire, an instrument which was developed to evaluate the alcohol education program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Data indicate it is a highly reliable and valid instrument. (Author/BL)

Describes an innovative approach to the training of professionals in the field of alcoholism, utilizing both the principles of humanistic education and simulation techniques. (Author)

Choicepoint is the name of a peer-led decision making facilitation group for college age students. Decisions appear to be a major factor in maladaptive behavior, and prevention of problems may occur through responsible decisions and behavior. Choicepoint focuses on decision making in the areas of sex, alcohol, and drugs. A structured program to…

A 10-12 class session unit, based on a series of worksheets (available from the author), is described, including objectives, major topics covered, and instructional and study strategies. A brief pilot evaluation indicates positive student and teacher attitudes toward the unit. (SK)

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation began developing a multisite initiative in 1986 that would employ community-generated strategies to reduce the use and abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs. From a community planning phase that began in 1990 through two phases of implementation, the Fighting Back initiative had been in place for twelve years,…

Presents "Alcohol, Drugs, Driving and You" (ADDY), a comprehensive program designed to prevent adolescent alcohol- and drug-related crashes and to prepare young people to be more responsible drivers and passengers. Describes program modules, evaluation results, and school and community benefits that may result from adopting this program.…

The present study examined the effectiveness of Project PRIDE, a school-based, counselor-administered, drug and alcohol prevention program. The study is presented in the context of Project PRIDE's efforts to keep itself current and effective via continual evaluation-based development. In this outcome evaluation, Project PRIDE participants…

To address the issues of drunk driving and failure to use car restraints among teens and young adults, a 21-month-long media campaign has been developed especially for the 15- to 24-year-old audience to compare the effectiveness of paid advertisements and public service announcements. A formative research approach to message design will be used to…

This paper describes a pilot workshop curriculum on alcohol, drug abuse, and related mental health problems for primary care providers, e.g., physicians, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners, developed by the National Center for Alcohol Education. Pilot workshops held in Michigan and North Carolina are presented. Methods of needs…

Major activities of the alcohol education program at Michigan State University are described, with focus on the assessment and program formulation process, staff training needed to implement the program, the kinds of alcohol education activities that can be conducted, and the role of evaluation and research in improving alcohol education efforts.…