The Career Teacher Training Program in Drug Abuse and Alcoholism, which is directed toward increasing the quantity and quality of drug abuse and alcoholism teaching in medical schools throughout the U.S. is described. Plans for curriculum guidelines and teaching aids are also discussed. (LBH)

A study conducted in a school district in the midwest indicates that the students are basically reflecting the mores of society--permissive about alcohol but not approving of other drugs. (SK)

This article outlines an effective alcohol prevention education program and delegates certain responsibilities to the teacher. (SK)

This article provides brief accounts of significant current innovation and research in Australia. (Editor/RK)

Examined pervasive family patterns and values and their implications for an effective alcohol education program on a college campus. Explored alcohol attitudes and behaviors modeled by parents of incoming freshmen, parental attitudes toward student drinking, parental knowledge of student drinking, and student drinking patterns. (Author/ABB)

Describes the Norwegian Akershus Project in which three programs of alcohol and drug prevention (information of facts, value clarifications, project participation) were tried with junior high school students (N=2042). Reports the students' opinions of the programs, their attitudes towards drugs, and the prevalence of drug use. (ABB)

Explores the destructive effects of student drug use on students, teachers, and the learning environment of public schools. Discusses healthy child development and the historical background of illegal drug use, and suggests strategies to produce a drug- and alcohol-free school environment with firm, clear institutional policies. (MLH)

Introduces the Alcohol Education Evaluation Instrument (AEEI), used in assessing the effectiveness of alcohol education programs. A pilot test with 543 elementary students indicated the measure was able to discriminate drinkers from nondrinkers. The relationship of attitudinal items to drinking behavior indicates the measure's usefulness. (JAC)

Describes an approach to health and social education about drugs, alcohol, and other issues. The approach draws upon advances in the social and cultural sciences and deploys these advances in a practical way in the context of increasing interest in education about work and the family. (JN)

An alcohol studies program offered at the undergraduate level in the Department of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts (Boston) is described. Students combine classroom work with applied practice in alcohol agency settings. Sources of information are identified for those interested in developing alcohol courses. (Author/RM)

Examines the impact of teacher training on knowledge about alcohol, attitudes toward its use, and the extent to which teachers implemented what they learned. Concluded that workshops produce marked changes in all areas, particularly in attitudes toward responsible teenage drinking behavior, and that changes persisted over three years. (Author/LLL)

A review of recent literature suggests excessive drinking by parents has a negative impact on the behaviors of the child. The families in First Nations communities in Canada have suffered considerably because of alcohol and the pressures of the surrounding non-native community; valuable teachings of the Elders have come under attack and the loss…

This report highlights the findings of the 2001 National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign Summit. Because the campaigns entire strategy acknowledges the power and influence of the media on Americas youth, it is important and appropriate for the initiative to help young people develop their critical thinking skills by further investigating media…

Surveyed college students' (N=180) knowledge of the effects of alcohol. The collaborative effort between a university counseling center and health center showed that while 70 percent of the students rated themselves as informed drinkers, their answers were less accurate. The study also provided a model of innovative collaboration. (JAC)

Research has demonstrated that while it is relatively easy to increase drug knowledge, it is more difficult to modify attitudes. Reviews studies and examines the existing evidence regarding the effectiveness of drug education. The largest number of studies found no effects of drug education upon use. (RC)