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Star, Nonnie; Shadoff, Sander – 1996
This guide is designed to assist people with learning disabilities to recognize their disabilities and the connection between learning disabilities and substance abuse. It begins by defining learning disabilities and providing a self-test checklist for common signs and symptoms of learning disabilities. Difficulties with organization, memory,…
Descriptors: Adults, Coping, Disability Identification, Etiology
Kunstler, Robin – Parks and Recreation, 1992
Therapeutic recreation is important in treating substance abuse problems. It addresses attitudes and behaviors leading to substance abuse (inability to experience pleasure or control). It encourages participation in activities that help abusers cope and obtain enjoyable states, reducing reliance on drugs. The article discusses the theory of flow…
Descriptors: Adults, Health Promotion, Individual Development, Recreational Activities