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Horton, Arthur M. Ed.; McKay, James R. Ed. – Evaluation Review, 2001
Articles in this special issue are reviews that focus on issues related to the evaluation of addiction treatment outcomes over longer term followup periods (2 years or more). The primary conclusion that can be drawn is that research evaluations of substance abuse treatment should reflect, to a greater degree, the chronic nature of addiction. (SLD)
Descriptors: Drug Addiction, Evaluation Methods, Outcomes of Treatment, Program Evaluation
Loeper, Ellen; Hirschfeld, Gerhard – 1987
For the past 20 years West Germany has actively combatted its country's drug-related problems, and has been a leader in international narcotics' coordination and control efforts. Part 1 of this document describes West Germany's attempts to contain and eradicate addiction and to assist persons who are addicted to legal drugs, such as alcohol,…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Education, Drug Legislation
Lotsof, Antoinette B. – 1975
The seventh part of a 10-part series, this report was compiled by the Educational Development Center at Wilkes College. The series deals with various aspects of the treatment of delinquents and is intended as a summary of research findings in each of the areas treated. Each report was prepared by a scholar-practitioner and is presented in a way…
Descriptors: Alcoholic Beverages, Antisocial Behavior, Delinquency, Delinquent Rehabilitation
Metzler, Birgit – Basis-Info, 1996
The main private organization in Germany dedicated to combatting drug addition--the DHS and the Federal Health Information Agency (BzGA) jointly estimate the number of persons addicted to "illegal" drugs in Germany at around 200,000. Yet, people may grow up immune to drug addiction if they acquire a stable basis for self-confidence and…
Descriptors: Children, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation
Leatt, Desmond J. – OSSC Bulletin, 1987
In 1984 the Newberg (Oregon) School District began its Impact Program for limiting substance abuse. The program's primary purposes are to raise awareness, disseminate information, intervene when chemicals seem to be hampering success in school, refer users to treatment centers, and provide support for those returning after treatment. This report's…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Community Support, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction
Crawford, Michael E., Ed.; Card, Jaclyn A., Ed. – 1991
This volume focuses on therapeutic recreation, as a subject of inquiry and as a treatment tool. The 11 articles include original field based research, program development initiatives, issue and theory of practice papers, and original tutorials in assessment and research. The article titles are: "The Role of Leisure Education with Family…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Alzheimers Disease, Children
Silver, Rosalind, Ed.; Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed. – Media & Values, 1991
This issue of "Media & Values" provides essays and teaching ideas for addressing the influence of the media in society and the growing incidence of addiction. Articles in this issue include: (1) "Culture of Addiction" (Rosalind Silver); (2) "Crack and the Box" (Pete Hamill); (3) "When It Comes to Drugs, Beware the Censor's Fix" (David Musto); (4)…
Descriptors: Advertising, Alcohol Education, Antisocial Behavior, Critical Viewing