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Palais, Elliott S. – Journal of Drug Education, 1973
Resolution of drug abuse problems is apparently encountering difficulties because of our methods of attacking them. We are directing more money and effort to treatment and rehabilitation than to prevention. It is time to look at the problem in its proper perspective: namely prevention and a willingness on the part of some of us to admit it exists.…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Health Education, Prevention
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Bedworth, David A. – Journal of Drug Education, 1972
This paper deals with solving the problems which are encountered in the implementation of drug education programs. The author reviews the current teaching methods being used in drug education programs, presents a rationale for program evaluation, and proceeds to make recommendations for comprehensive health and drug education programs. (Author)
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Health Education, Narcotics
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Milgram, Gail G. – Journal of Drug Education, 1987
Discusses the design and implementation of alcohol and drug education efforts and programs, presenting necessary concepts for effective programing. Outlines philosophy and policy statements. Presents prevention goals and interpretation of goals into program content and methodology. Details aspects of program evaluation and advocates the need for…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Drug Education, Educational Philosophy, Objectives
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Shettel, Harris H.; Carella, Stephen D. – Journal of Drug Education, 1976
A model for the development, validation and evaluation of drug abuse training packages in the area of psychological helping skills is presented and discussed. The model is viewed in terms of stages beginning with the preliminary stage of needs analysis and progressing on to course development, delivery and evaluation. (Author)
Descriptors: Counselors, Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Educational Programs
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Bell, Edward V. – Journal of Drug Education, 1980
Analyses of the data and youths' prescriptions concerning prevention of abuse yielded 12 program recommendations. These programs can create the awareness that led to concerted programs to stop the war and pollution. When designing educational-information programs, one must be aware of the total system of causal factors. (Author/BEF)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Content Analysis, Drug Abuse, Drug Education
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Madray, Heather; van Hulst, Yael – Journal of Drug Education, 2000
Traditional and peer-driven outreach interventions for injection drug users (IDUs) were compared using participants (N=682) in a Connecticut outreach project. Results suggest that while education may be an important component in any intervention, it is not sufficient by itself in reducing risky behavior. Peer-directed interventions may be useful…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adults, Counseling Effectiveness, Illegal Drug Use