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The Hispanic Americans Baseline Alcohol Survey (HABLAS): Acculturation, Birthplace and Alcohol-Related Social Problems across Hispanic National Groups
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Caetano, Raul; Vaeth, Patrice A. C.; Rodriguez, Lori A. – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 2012
The purpose of this study was to examine the association between acculturation, birthplace, and alcohol-related social problems across Hispanic national groups. A total of 5,224 Hispanic adults (18+ years) were interviewed using a multistage cluster sample design in Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Houston, and Los Angeles. Multivariate analysis…
Descriptors: Social Problems, Mexican Americans, Acculturation, Alcohol Abuse
Short-Term Training Needs among Alcohol Counselors: A Survey.
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Blane, Howard T. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1985
Surveyed alcohol counselors (N=626) in Pennsylvania to determine professional backgrounds and training needs. Results indicated counselors were young, employed by agencies, had diverse training experiences, and preferred more clinical training. A flexible, comprehensive approach to training is needed, focusing on the acquisition and intergration…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Training, Counselors
A History of Drug and Alcohol Block Grant Funding and Its Effects on Pennsylvania's Prevention Services System.
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Brown, Philip M. – Journal of Drug Education, 1986
Examines the impact of the U.S. government's block grant fiscal policy on the funding policies and program services in drug and alcohol abuse prevention. Uses a case history of Pennsylvania's experience with block grant funding mandates to document the administrative and programmatic considerations affecting policy implementation at the state…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Block Grants, Drug Abuse, Federal Aid