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Winters, Paul A., Ed. – 1997
The Current Controversies series explores social, political, and economic controversies that dominate the national and international scenes today from a variety of perspectives. Recent surveys have shown that, after years of decline, drug use among teenagers has increased during the 1990s, and that alcohol and tobacco use have remained…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Etiology
National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Services Organizations. – 1995
This monograph is designed to help scientists, decision makers, and service providers develop a deeper understanding of the role families and culture play in the prevention of alcohol and other drug abuse in Hispanic/Latino American populations. It also provides information on models of service delivery that are directed at strengthening families…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Behavior, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction
Blume, Thomas W.; Trumble, Polly – 1993
This book is intended for high school and college courses in which personal issues related to addictive problems and substance abuse are a significant focus; the readings and exercises may be of use in teaching such a course as well as helping the student. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to drug and alcohol abuse. It examines recent…
Descriptors: College Students, Cultural Influences, Decision Making, Drug Addiction
Sales, Amos, Ed. – 2000
This book focuses on the identification of practical knowledge and skills needed for counseling individuals with substance abuse problems. It is a resource for practitioners, students, and faculty in school counseling, rehabilitation counseling, mental health counseling, school psychology, or social work in recognizing, preventing, and treating…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcoholism, Counseling, Counseling Techniques
Stang, Lucas; Miner, Kathleen R. – 1994
The 10-volume "Health Facts" series is intended to supplement health education curricula and provide a handy reference for individuals who would like additional background information on particular health topics. The emphasis is placed on topics and examples relevant to youth of middle and high school age. The seven sections in this book…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Education
Fayard, Roland – 1995
Illegal drugs pose a significant threat to young people. Ways in which children between the ages of 8 and 13 can be warned about the dangers of drug use is presented in this book. It is a health education text containing precise information presented in a simple way. The book's fictional characters are vividly portrayed through colorful pictures…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction