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Maria L. Schweer-Collins; Nicholas J. Parr; Richard Saitz; Emily E. Tanner-Smith – Grantee Submission, 2023
Prior research suggests that brief interventions (BIs) for alcohol and other drug use may vary in effectiveness across patient sociodemographic factors. The objective of this individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis was to explore for whom BIs delivered in general healthcare settings are more or less effective. We examined variability in BI…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Intervention, Program Effectiveness, Age Differences
Dembo, Richard; Briones-Robinson, Rhissa; Ungaro, Rocio; Barrett, Kimberly; Gulledge, Laura; Winters, Ken C.; Belenko, Steven; Karas, Lora M.; Wareham, Jennifer – Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2014
Truant youths frequently experience family problems, emotional/psychological issues, substance misuse, and delinquency. They are likely engaging in alcohol use and sexual risk behavior at a higher rate than the general youth population. Early intervention services would benefit them, their families, and society. We present interim findings from an…
Descriptors: Intervention, Truancy, Sexuality, At Risk Persons
Oster-Aaland, Laura; Thompson, Kevin; Eighmy, Myron – Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 2011
This study analyzed the impact of a medical amnesty policy and an online alcohol poisoning video on college students' intentions to seek help when witnessing alcohol poisoning symptoms. Students were randomly assigned to receive an amnesty policy, alcohol poisoning video, or both. The group that received both treatments was most likely to seek…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Undergraduate Students, Poisoning, Help Seeking
Hopson, Laura M.; Holleran Steiker, Lori K. – Children & Schools, 2010
Although there is a strong evidence base for effective substance abuse prevention programs for youths, there is a need to facilitate the implementation and evaluation of these programs in real-world settings. This study evaluates the effectiveness of adapted versions of an evidence-based prevention program, keepin' it REAL (kiR), with alternative…
Descriptors: Quasiexperimental Design, Nontraditional Education, Prevention, Focus Groups
Conrod, Patricia J.; Castellanos, Natalie; Mackie, Clare – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2008
Background: Personality factors are implicated in the vulnerability to adolescent alcohol misuse. This study examined whether providing personality-targeted interventions in early adolescence can delay drinking and binge drinking in high-risk youth. Methods: A randomised control trial was carried out with 368 adolescents recruited from years 9 and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Alcohol Abuse, Drinking, At Risk Persons
Kimber, Birgitta; Sandell, Rolf – Journal of Adolescence, 2009
The study considers the impact of a program for social and emotional learning in Swedish schools on use of drugs, volatile substances, alcohol and tobacco. The program was evaluated in an effectiveness study. Intervention students were compared longitudinally with non-intervention students using nonparametric latent class analysis to identify…
Descriptors: Intervention, Smoking, Program Effectiveness, Effect Size
Wechsler, Henry; Kuh, George; Davenport, Andrea E. – NASPA Journal, 2009
The purpose of this study is to compare the drinking and associated behavior of fraternity and sorority members to that of nonmembers. The project is national in scope, and its results can help determine whether public perceptions of alcohol use by students affiliated with Greek social organizations are warranted. This study will also lend some…
Descriptors: At Risk Students, Health Behavior, College Students, Drinking
Pidd, Ken; Carne, Amanda; Roche, Ann – National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), 2010
To examine the effectiveness of vocational education and training qualifications as a workforce development strategy in the community services and health industries, a case study was undertaken of the alcohol and other drug sector. The project comprised of two parts: (1) An online survey to gain an understanding of employer's perceptions of and…
Descriptors: Community Services, Vocational Education, Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Pidd, Ken; Carne, Amanda; Roche, Ann – National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), 2010
This document was produced by the authors, based on their research for the report "The Role of VET in Alcohol and Other Drugs Workforce Development", and is an added resource for further information. "The Role of VET in Alcohol and Other Drugs Workforce Development" uncovers concerns managers have around the training content,…
Descriptors: Community Services, Vocational Education, Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Pidd, Ken; Roche, Ann; Carne, Amanda – National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), 2010
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia has identified attracting and recruiting staff as a problem area for the sector. An obvious strategy is to recruit people from a broad range of backgrounds, and then provide specific industry training. The vocational education and training (VET) sector is well placed to provide this training. The…
Descriptors: Community Services, Vocational Education, Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Hughes, Clarissa; Julian, Roberta; Richman, Matthew; Mason, Ron; Long, Gillian – Youth Studies Australia, 2008
This paper outlines early findings from the Tasmanian-based Social Norms Analysis Project (SNAP). The Social Norms model is presented as a theoretically informed, evidence-based model for reducing alcohol-related harm in youthful populations by utilising the complex and often positive contributions peer groups make to adolescent health and…
Descriptors: Health Behavior, Rural Areas, Alcohol Abuse, Drinking
Christian, Cinda – Online Submission, 2007
AISD student and parent participants in both the INVEST and Positive Families programs were asked to participate in an anonymous survey regarding their experiences of the 4-part workshop following completion of the final class. Aggregated results for quantitative survey items are summarized for the 2006-2007 program year.
Descriptors: Workshops, Program Effectiveness, School Districts, Parent Attitudes
Maney, Dolores W.; Mortensen, Sharon; Powell, M. Paige; Lozinska-Lee, Monika; Kennedy, Susan; Moore, Betty – American Journal of Health Education, 2002
An exploration of the linear relationships among alcohol use, participation in late-night alcohol-free entertainment options, perceived drinking norms, social identity, perception of university policy, and demographics was conducted. The sample was 1,074 college students enrolled in introductory psychology courses. Alcohol use was measured using…
Descriptors: Drinking, Prevention, Program Development, Social Attitudes