Physicians are likely to encounter a wide gamut of disorders related to drug and alcohol abuse and will need specialized knowledge and skills to treat the affected population effectively. The development and implementation of a program to meet these needs at the Medical College of Virginia is described. (MLW)

A review of literature on attitudes toward alcoholism, measurement of increased knowledge about alcoholism, the status of training in alcoholism, descriptions of alcoholism training programs, and methodological approaches to assessing such programs is presented. The focus of training, it is argued, should be on experiential/clinical approaches.…

The authors constructed a curriculum for a Mini-Mester course in alcoholism at an area college. It is concluded that there is a need for such curriculum and that the public and private sector can cooperate in it's establishment and execution. (Author)

The author examines the "University 50 Plus 12 Project," a DHEW program that (1) gathers information on campus drinking practices and attitudes, and existing programs and needs; (2) disseminates information concerning alcohol, its use and abuse; and (3) encourages education and communication on the issue. (MJB)

Describes a university alcohol education program and discusses 13 ideas constituting the rationale for the program. Considers the need for alcohol education, the college environment and alcohol abuse, the role of faculty, program design, resources for the program, and financial support. (RC)

An institution-wide program for residents impaired by alcohol, drugs, or emotional problems at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals is described. The goal of the program was to help impaired house staff to continue their training in a nonpunitive environment. (Author/MLW)

An overview of substance-abuse education in U.S. medical schools is presented, and three current programs are described. Goals for the future should include some attempt to modify medical schools and hospitals, where patterns leading to physician impairment may develop. (Author/MLW)

The Week-end Intervention Program (WIP) used by Wright State University School of Medicine, which assesses the alcohol problems of those convicted of offenses such as drunk driving and then assists in finding treatment, is described. The impact of the program in educating medical students about alcoholism is discussed. (MLW)

Student personnel professionals have long recognized and worked with the unique nature of student alcohol abuse problems on the college campus. Some abuses often observed are excessive consumption, use of alcohol as a means of socialization, strong peer pressure on others to drink, loud boisterous behavior, occasional disruptions and damage, and,…

The Pittsburg State University project described in this report was designed to use existing law enforcement personnel to provide drug-free education to students, primarily in grades 5 and 6, in a large, primarily rural area. The project developed a curriculum and provided inservice training to law enforcement personnel. In addition, the…