Examines whether an abuser of alcohol can eventually learn to safely manage his or her own intake. Bridging the gap between two perspectives may empower therapists to explore the use of both abstinence and controlled use as a possible means to increase overall success of alcohol treatment. (JBJ)

The D'Youville College received a federal grant in 1992 to develop a curriculum on alcohol awareness for elementary school students of low socioeconomic status. The general goal of the program was to develop an awareness that drinking alcohol has negative consequences. Details of the project are provided. (JPS)

Examined use of decision worksheets in training college students (n=42) to employ better decision-making strategies related to alcohol. Multivariate analyses indicated that experimental subjects had higher mean scores than control subjects on measures of "overall goodness," intensity, and inclusion of elements of feasibility, costs, and benefits.…

Data from 4,299 British 12- to 15-year olds suggested that alcohol education was most effective in personal/social/health education (PSHE), not in science curriculum. Teenage drinking was lower in schools offering PSHE, even when alcohol-specific education was not delivered. (SK)

Used covert sensitization and alcohol education/counseling to eliminate drinking behavior in two motivated offenders in their early twenties who had previously been classified as "alcoholic." In over 24 months for 1 subject, and 9 months for the other, only 1 conviction for 1 of the subjects occurred, which turned out to be minor and…

Examined changes that occurred in alcohol consumption, alcohol knowledge, and alcohol-related problems among students attending major university between 1983 and 1988. Analyzed data from 353 questionnaires collected in 1983 and 254 in 1988. In spite of alcohol awareness program and change in state law raising drinking age to 21 in 1985, found no…

Social Service agencies have been reluctant to focus on alcoholism as an issue in treating client and family problems, although there are 48 million alcoholics in the U.S., and 7 million of them are under age 18. Reasons for the reluctance to focus on alcoholism include lack of knowledge, poor prognosis, nihilism, denial, social workers' fears of…

The "Student Alcohol Questionnaire" was administered to a sample of community college students (N=140) with the goal of developing new practices, techniques and programming for statewide community college student alcohol education. Frequency and quantity of drinking and problems resulting from drinking are discussed; recommendations are…

Describes a study comparing student drinking at two colleges: one that offers extensive alcohol education programming and one that doesn't. Indicates that students enrolled at the school with alcohol education programs drank less frequently than those at the school without these programs. Contains 2 data tables and 20 references. (JDI)

Evaluates the impact of beverage servers' interventions at five establishments participating in the Houston Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM) program. The intervention included server training, a designated-driver program, and "Safe Ride Home" taxi vouchers. Findings are discussed within the context of scant public and…

Summarizes the process of implementation and short-term impact on knowledge and attitudes of an interactive multimedia software program on preventive alcohol education for young adults. Students using program report learning more about dose-response and ways to intervene with friends in peril. Concludes with consideration of the import of this…

Framingham State College's response to alcohol-related incidents emphasizes one-on-one interaction with students and campus-community collaboration. The policy, which was introduced in 1985 and continues to evolve, has vastly reduced the number of repeat alcohol-related offenses. (BF)

Describes the creation of a campus organization at Rutgers University to address the role of social interaction in college drinking based on the Socially Situated Experiential Learning Model. Explains a simulation designed to allow students to participate in the dangerous-drinking prevention campaign by actually designing, implementing, and…

In response to recent alcohol-related tragedies and to ongoing concern about unacceptable levels of alcohol and other drug use on college campuses, Congress authorized the U.S. Department of Education to identify and promote effective campus-based prevention programs. Since 1999, the U.S. Department of Education has awarded approximately $3.5…

Universities often conduct alcohol interventions for individuals who have violated institutional, local, or state laws. Few of these programs have been evaluated thoroughly. This study examined the impact of a 10-hour alcohol education course on 400 college students whose attendance was required as part of a judicial sanction. The…