This paper describes a study that tested the effects of an educational intervention on the alcohol-related knowledge, normative beliefs, attitudes, and psychosocial skills of high-risk drinking college students. Knowledge items measured cognitive awareness of alcohol risks. Normative beliefs and attitude measures reflected misperceptions of…

In April 2002, a special task force of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse issued a report, A Call to Action; Changing the Culture of Drinking at U.S. Colleges. The report was the culmination of a 3-year, extensive analysis of research literature about alcohol use on college campuses, including: (1) the scope of the college drinking…

This guide was produced by the Leadership To Keep Children Alcohol Free, a coalition of governors' spouses, federal agencies, and public and private organizations which aims to alert the nation of and mobilize action to prevent this critical public health problem. It is the only national effort that focuses on this age group. The guide is an…

This paper explores the many forms of drug usage with special emphasis on alcohol, nonaddictive drugs, and the hallucinogens. Consideration is given to the addictive power and phisiological effects of particular drugs. The author concludes with a brief discussion of drug education. (RP)

Describes the puppet shows created, produced, and performed by a group of 130 North and South Philadelphia high school students, Students Concerned with Public Health." Shows are part of health education course for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade children throughout the city on the dangers of alcohol, drugs, and cigarette smoking. (RJ)

Survey results indicate student desire to know more about alcohol and alcoholism, from reliable source. Roadblocks to implementation are community attitudes; lack of time, qualified teachers and materials; conflict over what should be taught, and how. (CJ)

Described is a task force" approach by community health education majors to present information on drugs, alcohol and smoking to students in an East Harlem junior high school. Impact on the students is uncertain, but the presentations were well received. (CJ)

Compared film programs on family violence and alcoholism, in an alcohol rehabilitation program. Patients (N=77) were evaluated for their reactions to the two film programs. A majority of patients rated the film program on family violence very highly, indicating a need for such interventions in alcohol rehabilitation. (JAC)

Data on alcohol drinking practices were collected for Nigerian students (N=1,000) and results obtained by number of responses and percentages to items relating to alcohol drinking practices that defined alcohol abuse. Males (87 percent) and females (79 percent) reported that they drank; most exhibited a pattern of alcohol abuse. (Author/RC)

Examined evidence for the alleged failure of alcohol education to prevent alcohol problems among children and adolescents. Concluded that there is need for investigations of the effectiveness of alcohol education. Recommendations regarding methodological characteristics of an adequate test of effectiveness of alcohol education were presented and…

Provides annotations of 218 alcohol-education publications including books, curriculum guides, paperbacks, pamphlets, leaflets, and periodicals. Cites bibliographic information, cost, target audience, and main concepts/major contents. (Author)

Several television situational comedies are reviewed which presented marihuana use in a humorous and harmless way. Speculation is that continuation of this trend would have an impact on public attitudes toward drug use. (Author)

A drug prevention curriculum for use in school health education programs is outlined. The curriculum is based on the premise that schools should actively participate in students' social and emotional development. (JMF)

Results revealed that regular users possessed significantly higher mean scores in overall self-esteem as compared to all other drinking categories. Potential problem drinkers obtained significantly lower scores in academic self-esteem. Educators should consider self-esteem building activities when devising alcohol education programs for teenagers.…

Reasons for excessive drinking among college students are discussed, and counseling approaches designed to resolve these underlying problems are suggested. (Editor)