The prevalence of betel nut chewing among junior high school students is highest in the eastern region of Taiwan (Lin, 1990). Although there is some research on the prevalence rate, little effort has been paid to developing a classification of betel nut chewing behavior applicable to adolescents. Eight-hundred and forty-three students, including…

In this article we examine the importance of sensation seeking and pragmatism in the steroids and sports supplements behavior and attitudes of high school and junior high school students on Long Island, New York. Steroid use is much less acceptable than sports supplement use, although the reasons for use are similar. Respondents use supplements…

Presents a profile of the ex-smoker in comparison to smokers and nonsmokers. Collected data from 5,393 youths in grades seven-12. Analysis of data by grade and sex clearly indicated that the ex-smoker group had a significantly different profile from the smoker or nonsmoker groups. (BH)

Describes an evaluation of a self-report questionnaire administered to seventh graders (N=396). Using the test-retest reliability matrix, eight of nine drug-use indices appeared to have acceptable to good reliability. The three measures included in the test-retest reliability matrix provide stronger evidence for good reliability than could any…

A two-week multimedia drug education program was evaluated. Twenty-five per cent of professed users claimed to have stopped using, the 50

Students in a New York City inner city junior high school were surveyed in 1976. Findings imply that substance abuse prevention programs will be enhanced by a focus on life-style commitment, rather than on such things as drug use per se. (Author)

Student perceptions of teacher qualities show significant differences between those teachers trained by values clarification techniques and those trained by traditional techniques. Courses taught by these teachers were also perceived differently by students who took them. A combination of lecture-discussion methods and values clarification…

Studied the efficacy of two drug education programs for 41 seventh graders who were provided with either a traditional or an assertiveness drug prevention program. While both groups showed significant gains in knowledge, only those in the assertiveness group demonstrated significant changes in drug attitudes. (JAC)

Evaluated a drug education course for 237 junior high school students which included decision-making skills, assertiveness training, and drug information and alternatives. Comparison of experimental and control groups showed the course had no significant effect on girls and only a few effects at follow-up for boys. (JAC)

The use of medical and nursing students in an ongoing drug education program for the seventh grade is described. With the methods used, the program is shown to be objective and effective in stimulating rational drug use-nonuse'' decisions. (Author)

Evaluated ninth grade alcohol education program aimed at reducing drinking, drinking and driving, and riding with drinking driver. Results indicated significant increases in knowledge and perceived ability to resist pressures to drink among experimental students. Found no significant differences for drinking or drinking and driving practices of…

Evaluated segment of drug education/prevention program, Here's Looking at You 2000 which was offered to 463 seventh and eighth graders by regular classroom teachers in 6 schools. Comparisons of experimental school to two control schools suggest that program failed to produce any notable impact, either positive or negative. (Author/NB)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the drug interests of junior high school students utilizing a questionnaire. Results suggest that students were most interested in the topic of illicit drugs and indicated less interest in the topics of commercial, over the counter, herbal, and prescription drugs. (Author)

Focuses on the mutual need effective prevention programing and drug research have on one another. Presents a brief natural history of a South Bronx, New York City junior high school survey completed in 1976. Findings relating to the development of prevention efforts in the school and community are reviewed. (Author)