The "Student Alcohol Questionnaire" was administered to a sample of community college students (N=140) with the goal of developing new practices, techniques and programming for statewide community college student alcohol education. Frequency and quantity of drinking and problems resulting from drinking are discussed; recommendations are…

Describes a study comparing student drinking at two colleges: one that offers extensive alcohol education programming and one that doesn't. Indicates that students enrolled at the school with alcohol education programs drank less frequently than those at the school without these programs. Contains 2 data tables and 20 references. (JDI)

This study compared differences between resident assistants (RAs) and conduct code violators in alcohol and drug knowledge, reported use, and perceptions of reasons for abuse and role of the institution. Twenty conduct code violators participated in an alcohol and drug education program and 35 RAs participated in an abbreviated program as part of…

Discusses the incorporation of primary and secondary drug prevention programming into school curricula to teach children about the influence and effects of drugs and alcohol, and personal, social coping, and resisting skills. Describes a questionnaire sent to 216 public school counselors to assess student drug use and the legal implications of…

A rural school-community council identified local risk factors for youth substance abuse, selected prevention strategies related to the risks, and developed objectives and evaluation processes. Community members were presented with the plan and formed a committee to begin implementation. (LP)