Major weaknesses with respect to planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of school drug education programs are identified. Recommendations are offered. (Author/MT)

Examines the reviews of 421 drug education films prepared over the last decade by the Audiovisual Assessment Group of the Addiction Research Foundation of Ontario. Also outlines the criteria that good drug education films meet and mentions areas for which high quality drug education films have not yet been produced. (Author/JL)

Presents eight dichotomies faced by decision-makers and educators concerned with drug education. Dichotomies are identified in the areas of problem identification, etiological underpinnings, program objectives, target audiences, and effective strategies. Recommends viewing drug education within broad framework that considers origins and prevention…

Reviewed available studies reporting on the negative effects of drug education programs. Findings indicated that program objectives were to prevent drug abuse. The programs' actual effect was to liberalize attitudes towards drug use. (LAB)

A great many films have been made that deal with all aspects of drugs, their use and abuse. Some of these films are directed at young people within the school setting and are intended as part of drug education. Some insights as to what is happening in this specific area are discussed. (Author)

Evidence is presented elucidating the role of knowledge about drugs in facilitating or impeding drug use. The issues considered include (1) the role of drug information in previous "education" programs, (2) the source and uses of drug information, (3) the impact of this information, and (4) the alternative roles for drug information. (Author)

Addresses the problems associated with the effectiveness of drug prevention strategies. Argues that prevention programs must be tailored to the characteristics of the user, the drug, and the use. Comments on why school-based programs have had little or no impact. (ML)