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Treating Abusive Drinkers: A Review of Long-Term Outcome Research Since 1980.
Douds, Keith McLaughlin – 1990
The costs associated with alcohol abuse are staggering. Because of the pervasiveness of alcohol abuse, virtually every psychological practitioner will encounter it. This paper reviews literature about a number of common treatments for abusive drinkers. Specific treatment procedures are evaluated from both research and clinical perspectives.…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques
A Content Analysis and Comparison of Themes in Fiction with the Subject of an Alcoholic Parent Written for Children Ages Ten to Fourteen Years in the Sixties and in the Eighties. A Report.
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Van Opdorp, Beth McMenamin – 1993
This study explored the themes in children's fiction with the subject of an alcoholic parent and evaluated the treatment of the subject in novels from the 1960s and the 1980s. It was hypothesized that, compared to writings from the 1960s, writings from the 1980s would more often contain references to the disease concept of alcoholism, would more…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Alcoholism, Content Analysis
A Review of the Controlled Drinking Literature with Emphasis upon Patient Variables Differentially Predicting the Success of Controlled Drinking versus Abstinence Outcomes, and Physical Health/Safety Issues.
Mowbray, R. Glenn – 1986
In this literature review, the failure of a disease model of alcoholism based upon loss of control and craving phenomena to receive support is noted, as is the robustness of a model rooted in psychological learning theory. The viability of controlled drinking interventions based upon learning theory principles is demonstrated. Several predictor…
Descriptors: Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholism, Attribution Theory, Drinking
Alcoholism among Psychologists: A Review of the Literature.
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French, Rebecca J. – 1994
Alcoholism, a major health problem currently being addressed by other professions, has unique features, manifestations, and ramifications for psychologists. Salient aspects of alcoholism in psychology include etiological and motivational factors, characteristic behaviors, and specific risk factors in the work environment of psychologists.…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Definitions, Drinking
Alcohol Abuse Training Relevant to Minority Populations. Trainer Manual, Trainee Handbook.
Southern Area Alcohol and Education Training Program, Inc., Atlanta, GA. – 1977
This training manual presents current information about alcohol abuse and alcoholism among minority populations. It is designed to aid counselors employed in alcohol abuse programs. Areas discussed in this report include: interpersonal communication, knowledge of alcohol abuse and alcoholism, evaluation and assessment, planning, referral,…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, Counselor Training, Cross Cultural Training
Alcohol Abuse Training Relevant to Minority Populations. Handbook: Native Americans.
Southern Area Alcohol and Education Training Program, Inc., Atlanta, GA. – 1977
The intent of this manual is to provide counselors with essential background information about alcohol abuse among American Indians and with a practical, workable model for organizing and structuring a training program. The nature and extent of alcohol abuse among American Indians and the particular pattern of drinking behavior observable among…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, American Indians, Cooperative Programs