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Download full textCongress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1992
This document presents the testimony of Surgeon General Antonia Novello of the U.S. Public Health Service, and related materials from a congressional hearing examining underage drinking. In her opening statement, Chairwoman Patricia Schroeder reviews the incidence of underage drinking and notes the role of the advertising industry in promoting…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Delinquency
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Armed Services. – 1983
This document presents prepared statements and witness testimony from the Congressional hearing on drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs in the armed services. An opening statement by Senator Gordon J. Humphrey (chairman) highlights the importance of drug abuse prevention in the military. Witness testimony is given by the Assistant Secretary…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Armed Forces, Drug Abuse, Drug Rehabilitation
Congress of the U. S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Government Operations. – 1976
This publication on Federal Employee Alcoholism Programs, printed for the use of the Committee on Government Operations, contains hearings on Federal agency compliance with the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970. (JLL)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Alcoholism, Federal Government, Government Employees
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Aging. – 1983
The proceedings of the Congressional hearing on alcohol and the elderly are presented. Following introductory statements by the committee chairman, Senator Claude Pepper, and Representatives Mario Biaggi and Geraldine Ferraro, the briefing paper, "Crisis in Health Care Part 2: Alcoholism," prepared by the subcommittee staff is presented.…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Alcoholism, Drinking, Financial Support
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1985
This document contains transcripts of testimonies and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing called to examine the effects of illicit drug use and alcoholism on military personnel. Following statements by Senators Hawkins, Grassley, and Kerry, testimonies from representatives of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard are…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Health Education, Hearings
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Aging. – 1983
This document contains prepared statements and witness testimony from the Congressional hearing on the elderly and alcohol and drug use. Opening statements are given by Committe on Aging representatives Edward Roybal and Michael Bilirakis. Witness testimony is given by representatives of the University of South Florida Gerontology Center; the…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Alcoholism, Community Services, Drug Rehabilitation
Peer reviewedSmith, Elizabeth R. – Journal of College and University Law, 1989
"Anderson v. University of Wisconsin" gives important guidance to universities by detailing the components of race and handicap discrimination claims, and illustrating how these claims can succeed. Readmission procedures that could reduce the likelihood of charges of discrimination are suggested. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Admission (School), Admission Criteria, Alcoholism, Court Litigation
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1986
This document presents a report from the House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor concerning H.R. 1156, The Indian Youth Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Act. An amended version of the bill, which was proposed to coordinate and expand services for the prevention, identification, treatment, and follow-up care of alcohol and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alaska Natives, Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholism
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. – 1985
This document presents witness testimonies and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing called to examine the impact of broadcast alcohol advertising on alcohol-related problems, the responsibility of the broadcast media in shaping attitudes about alcohol, and how to reduce any negative impact of advertising. Statements were heard from…
Descriptors: Advertising, Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholism, Broadcast Industry
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Human Resources. – 1977
This Senate subcommittee hearing concentrates on the effects of alcoholism on the family. It states that there are now more than 28 million children of alcoholic parents, including adults who are affected by parental alcoholism. Other research cited indicates that at least half of the total number of juvenile delinquents have family members with…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Antisocial Behavior, Child Abuse, Delinquency
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Human Resources. – 1978
These hearings, representing the testimony before the Subcommittee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in August, 1978, sought to require government contractors to establish and operate alcohol abuse and alcoholism programs and services, or to arrange for referral to such services. Statements are included from witnesses representing such agencies as the…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, Clinics, Employees
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House. – 1979
This record of the Select Committee on Narcotics Abuse and Control contains testimonies addressing the problems facing drug abusing women. The extensive prescribing of legal drugs such as tranquilizers, sedatives, pain killers, and stimulants is examined. The problems of polydrug abuse and alcohol abuse in combination with other drugs are also…
Descriptors: Advertising, Alcoholism, Blacks, Drug Abuse
Congress of the U. S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. – 1976
This document reports the hearings on bills H.R. 11317 and H.R. 11472, bills to extend for three fiscal years the programs of assistance under the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970. The programs include grants to the states, special grants for the implementation of the Uniform…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Drug Legislation, Federal Legislation, Financial Policy
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1985
This document is the text of a Congressional hearing called to examine prevention of alcohol abuse in American families. In her opening statement, Representative Lindy Boggs states that alcohol abuse is related to many problems confronting families including divorce, violence, and behavioral emotional problems and that the purpose of this hearing…
Descriptors: Advertising, Alcohol Education, Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholism
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1985
This document contains transcripts of testimony and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing called to examine the effects of alcoholism on children and families. Testimonies are presented from the director of the Alcoholism Control Administration, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; the medical director of the Alcoholism and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Educational Needs
