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Impact of Brief Intervention Workshops on Addiction Provider Knowledge, Skills, Negative Attitudes, and Interest in Implementing Evidence-Based Practices
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Doumas, Diana M.; Esp, Susan; Miller, Raissa – Journal of Drug Education, 2017
This study evaluated the impact of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) workshops on posttraining knowledge, skills, negative attitudes, and interest in implementing evidence-based practices (EBPs). Participants (N = 70) were primarily mental health counselor (41.4%), social workers…
Descriptors: Workshops, Intervention, Interviews, Screening Tests
Film Technique for Assessing Attitudes toward Drug Users.
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Ahlgren, Andrew; Eburne, Norman – Journal of Drug Education, 1981
A color, sound film depicting five young people discussing drug use was used to test participants in three workshops and two regular drug courses. Results suggest that initial exposure to drug training increases acceptance of drug use, perhaps by dispelling fearsome myths, but extended training reinstates rejection. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitude Measures, Counselor Training, Drug Education
A Community-School Problem-Solving Approach to the Drug Situation
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Wolk, Donald J.; Tomanio, Anthony J. – Journal of Drug Education, 1974
Describes a program designed to involve school and community persons in an action-oriented problem-solving process related to increased drug use in the schools. Results from three evaluative methods revealed that participants experienced personal learning, increased understanding and sensitivity to others. (Author)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Problem Solving
Preparing for the Drug Free Years: Session-Specific Effects of a Universal Parent-Training Intervention with Rural Families.
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Kosterman, Rick; Hawkins, J. David; Haggerty, Kevin P.; Spoth, Richard; Redmond, Cleve – Journal of Drug Education, 2001
Sessions of a parent-training intervention were tested to determine their effect on parenting practices. Rural families (N=209) were assigned to an intervention or control group. Parents in the intervention group noted improvements in parenting behaviors. Effects were most pronounced among mothers. The study increased plausibility that…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Rearing, Drug Education, Mothers
Streit Family Workshops: Creating Change in a Family Environment.
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Campbell, Patricia G. – Journal of Drug Education, 1983
Tested the effectiveness of the Streit Family Communication Workshops in improving perception in 11 families with adolescent children. Results indicated the viability of the workshop in changing perception, showing changes which should lead toward decreased drug use. Further evaluation of duration of change is needed. (LLL)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drug Use, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Environment
An Approach toward Quality Control of Workshops.
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Kim, Sehwan – Journal of Drug Education, 1982
Introduces a practical approach toward the quality control of workshops given in the field of drug abuse prevention and in community mental health settings. Describes the workshop evaluation questionnaire which probes: (1) respondents' overall reaction to the workshop; (2) workshop effectiveness; and (3) application of techniques to participants…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Evaluation Methods, Participant Satisfaction
Importance of the Characteristics of Gatekeepers in the Design of Effective Alcohol Education Programs.
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Mays, Vickie M.; Beckman, Linda J. – Journal of Drug Education, 1989
Community gatekeepers (N=53) participated in alcohol education workshop to increase identification, intervention, and referral of women with alcohol problems. Participants completed questionnaires before and after workshop and participated in six-month follow-up. Results suggest the higher the educational level and the more salient the topic of…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, Educational Attainment