Annotations of twelve documents introduce educators to representative literature in the field of drug education in the 1970s. The documents selected include descriptions of established drug education programs, recommended characteristics of drug education programs, alternative drug education techniques, a longitudinal survey of drug use in a…

Lists six sections of resources on alcohol and alcoholism to guide librarians in selecting materials for alcoholic patrons and to show what kinds of education are possible in the public library. Sections include alcohol and alcoholism, alcohol education, fiction, nonprint resources, bibliographies, and other information sources. (BH)

This document begins with an article on what drug abuse is and how educators can deal with it. The annotated listing which follows is divided into sections on drug abuse, drug education, alcohol abuse, alcohol education, and venereal disease. Journal articles constitute the majority of the generally post-1971 entries; research studies, books,…

Pamphlets, posters, films, videotapes, slide/tape programs, models, teaching guides and packets, booklets, and other resources for smokeless tobacco education are listed. Many of the resources are from nonprofit agencies and are free or minimal cost. (CB)

This document reviews various definitions of the nature and classification of drugs. Difficulties with existing categorizations which use such bases as clinical utility, molecular structure, effects on the central nervous system, legality, and hazard potential are disucssed. A more meaningful categorization based on the availability and sources of…

This resource list is designed to assist alcoholism counselors and treatment staff members working with homosexual clients as well as homosexuals concerned with alcohol and drug abuse in their communities. The materials are divided according to type, i.e., pamphlets, films, professional articles, and literature produced by national associations.…

Although most discussions of mood-altering drugs and patterns of use typically focus on a single drug or particular drug class, it is a widely acknowledged fact that the majority of drug users, from the junior high school experimenter to the hard-core narcotic addict, employ more than one legal or illegal substance to alter their subjective…

This report is the sixth in a series of reports designed to summarize the empirical research findings and major theoretical approaches relating to the issues of drug use and abuse. This volume reviews some of the major research studies which explore the nonmedical use of drugs as it relates to all modes of death. Included are studies describing…

Provides annotations of 218 alcohol-education publications including books, curriculum guides, paperbacks, pamphlets, leaflets, and periodicals. Cites bibliographic information, cost, target audience, and main concepts/major contents. (Author)

This multicultural annotated filmography lists films reviewed and recommended by the Center for Multicultural Awareness. Films included not only deal with drugs or drug use, but also with the cultural and personal conflicts that can lead to problems with drugs. Each film is listed under one or more of nine categories--drugs, cultural values,…

For a relatively new field of research and interest, the bibliographic control of drug literature (indexing and recording for retrieval) is remarkable. Public and private agencies have taken the initiative in compiling catalogs, bibliographies and indexes which, although often duplicatory, nonetheless ensure access to the many aspects of the drug…

Presents an annotated bibliography designed to systematize and document alcohol education materials. Provides annotations (N=176) of alcohol education publications and identifies areas not covered by the literature. Classifies each item by main concept and includes audience levels, type of publication, and presentation. (JAC)

Many people acknowledge that youth need to be educated so that they value healthy lifestyles and abstain from alcohol and other drug use. Literature particularly lends itself to these issues. In addition, language arts material and literature may specifically address issues of alcohol and other drug use by young people or their families and…

Many people acknowledge that youth need to be educated so that they value healthy lifestyles and abstain from alcohol and other drug use. Literature particularly lends itself to these issues. In addition, language arts material and literature may specifically address issues of alcohol and other drug use by young people or their families and…

This volume, 30th of a series dealing with social and behavioral implications of human drug involvements, contains abstracts of literature concerning public health issues relevant to the drug field. Intended to provide drug researchers with a sampling of drug-relevant literature (published in English since 1970) across a number of public health…