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Goodstadt, Michael S. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1987
Addresses the problems associated with the effectiveness of drug prevention strategies. Argues that prevention programs must be tailored to the characteristics of the user, the drug, and the use. Comments on why school-based programs have had little or no impact. (ML)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Drug Education, Drug Rehabilitation, Drug Therapy
Shannon, Jessica – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
A mother reports on her daughter's former drug abuse, the inability of school officials to recognize and deal effectively with drug abusers, possible reasons for this inability, and recent legal decisions that require districts to provide counseling. She concludes by offering suggestions for dealing with problems of abuse. (IW)
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Rehabilitation, Elementary Secondary Education, Legal Responsibility
Maryland State Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene, Baltimore. – 1987
The Interagency Committee for Children was formed by three Maryland government agencies: the Department of Human Resources, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Department of Education. Committee goals are to develop services for children and families and provide a more coordinated service system for special needs children and youth. This…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Alcohol Education, Child Abuse, Child Custody