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Peer reviewedSpivack, James D.; Troupe, Charles – Journal of Drug Education, 1973
This article describes one approach to providing helping services for individuals with drug related problems. The development of the organization, services offered, and community outreach programs are discussed, as well as the training, supervision, and consultation provided by trained professionals to laymen which enables the agency to function…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Community Programs, Crisis Intervention, Drug Education
Peer reviewedFlay, Brian R. – Journal of School Health, 1986
This paper argues that, from theoretical and empirical perspectives, the most appropriate role the media can play in preventing drug abuse is to disseminate school-based programs of proven efficacy. Suggestions for linking mass media programming with school-based or community-based programming are offered. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Information Dissemination
Direct linkSherwood, Kay E. – New Directions for Evaluation, 2005
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation began developing a multisite initiative in 1986 that would employ community-generated strategies to reduce the use and abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs. From a community planning phase that began in 1990 through two phases of implementation, the Fighting Back initiative had been in place for twelve years,…
Descriptors: Community Planning, Community Programs, Program Effectiveness, Drug Abuse
Peer reviewedBlotner, Roberta; Lilly, Levander – Journal of Drug Education, 1986
Evaluates SPECDA (School Program to Educate and Control Drug Abuse) a comprehensive substance abuse prevention program which links drug counselors and police officers in teams to provide drug education. Results indicated significant positive changes in children's knowledge about drugs, attitudes toward drugs, and attitudes toward polic officers…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Counseling Services, Drug Abuse, Drug Education
Download full textNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT), Washington, DC. – 1984
This guide was created for school administrators, parents, teachers, and community groups interested in developing effective alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs for elementary and secondary schools. A comprehensive approach to school-based alcohol and drug prevention is described and various prevention activities which have been selected by…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Community Programs, Curriculum Guides, Demonstration Programs
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1993
A companion to a January 1993 nationwide teleconference entitled "A Nation's Challenge: Educating Substance-Exposed Children" and organized by the Florida Department of Education, this booklet provides educators with information and research on effective strategies for working with children affected by alcohol and other drugs. It also…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Annotated Bibliographies, Community Programs, Drug Education
Melton, Ada Pecos; Chino, Michelle; May, Phillip A.; Gossage, J. Phillip – 2000
This report presents case studies of nine successful programs designed to reduce alcohol and substance abuse among American Indians and Alaska Natives. These case studies highlight effective solutions developed within tribal communities and combining Western and traditional approaches to build upon the strengths of the respective Indian…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Education, American Indians
