Introduces journal issue on adolescent substance abuse. Purpose of issue is to encourage exploration of inadequately researched areas by presenting articles on conceptual models, minority and disabled populations, and treatment which give new perspectives on the field. (CMG)

Investigated self-esteem and purpose in life among 30 alcoholic women, 30 alcoholic men, 30 nonalcoholic women, and 30 nonalcoholic men. Statistical analysis included examination of eight major hypotheses. Results have implications for further research and treatment of female alcoholism. (Author/NB)

The recommended treatment for alcoholism in the past typically has been participation in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). However, the use of AA on college campuses has not been proven effective. With a new generation comes the opportunity to rethink this approach to the problem of alcohol abuse on campuses and to incorporate new methods in counseling…

The legal concept of insanity has had many definitions throughout the years, and the precise definition used is critical in determining the status of a person in the legal system. Past research has demonstrated that different professions working in the legal system cannot agree on the definition of insanity (Weinstein & Geiger, 2003). However,…

This study builds on the existing knowledge of risk factors for lethal intimate partner violence (IPV) and typologies of IPV abusers by exploring patterns of abusive partners' behaviors among known risk factors for intimate partner femicide (i.e., murder of women) and determines if groups of survivors with similar patterns of abusive behaviors…

This report presents a practical guide to the prevention of women's alcohol problems. It is intended for use by individuals interested in incorporating prevention measures into the workplace, schools, treatment facilities, and other settings, and for women interested in reducing the risks of alcohol problems or preventing existing problems from…

This document contains five papers on women and addiction all of which were originally presented at various conferences held between 1982 and 1984. "The Chemically Dependent Woman...Who is She?" gives an overview of what is currently known about basic sociological and psychological problems that affect the lives of chemically dependent women.…

Examines some causes of problem drinking, outlines case histories of problem drinkers in education, and examines some responses to the problem drinker. (IRT)

An alcoholic recounts his experiences from a two-month alcoholic rehabilitation program held at a Maine state hospital. His remarks on group counseling and the role of the group therapist appear to have important implications for counselors and therapists involved with working with groups. (Author/RK)

Reviews wide range of interventions described in academic and practice-oriented literature to provide comprehensive summary of work on alcohol abuse interventions, to examine recurring themes, and to identify implications for counselors practicing in the field. Interventions at various stages of treatment are discussed. (NB)

Data from ethnographic studies of four samples of community-living mentally retarded persons showed that the majority used drugs and alcohol rarely or not at all, and less often than their nonretarded parents, siblings, spouses, and friends. Those who did use alcohol or drugs typically did so in socially acceptable ways. (Author/CL)