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Minnick, Dane; Place, Jean Marie; Thaller, Jonel – Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 2022
Using a case example from a mid-sized town in East Central Indiana, this article illustrates the development and implementation of a community-academic partnership (CAP), a novel approach to addressing substance misuse in local communities. A CAP can be defined as a formal, strategic partnership between the local community and university faculty,…
Descriptors: School Community Relationship, Partnerships in Education, Substance Abuse, Capacity Building
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Kim, Byung Jin; Harley, Debra A. – Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 2019
Background: Opioid use has reached epidemic proportions in rural communities in the United States and injection of drugs is commonly used. As a result of shared or reusing needles and syringes, the risk for contracting blood-borne diseases is significantly increased. Rural areas face many social and attitudinal barriers regarding syringe exchange…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Barriers, Social Attitudes, Health Services
Rodríguez, Jennifer J.; Smith, Vincent C. – ZERO TO THREE, 2018
Substance use and alcohol abuse during pregnancy are significant public health concerns. Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a withdrawal syndrome that infants exposed to opioids may experience in the first few days of life. For most infants with NAS, exposure to opioids occurs during pregnancy while they are fetuses. Similarly, prenatal alcohol…
Descriptors: Prenatal Influences, Neonates, Drug Use, Alcohol Abuse
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Racz, Sarah Jensen; Saha, Shonali; Trent, Maria; Adger, Hoover; Bradshaw, Catherine P.; Goldweber, Asha; Cauffman, Elizabeth – Child & Youth Care Forum, 2016
Background: Adolescent juvenile offenders are at high risk for problems associated with drug use, including polysubstance use (i.e., use of a variety of drugs). The combination of juvenile offending and polysubstance use presents a significant public and child health concern. Objective: This study explored polysubstance use among a sample of youth…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Males, Minority Groups, Regression (Statistics)
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King, Aoibhinn – Drugs: Education, Prevention & Policy, 2011
Internationally, service user involvement has become a common feature of public policy and more specifically public health policy in the recent decades. In a general context, the involvement of service users in health services has been well documented; however, less evidence is available within the area of drug treatment service provision. This…
Descriptors: Health Services, Public Health, Foreign Countries, Drug Therapy
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Niccols, Alison; Dell, Colleen Anne; Clarke, Sharon – International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 2010
In many cultures, approximately one third of people with drug dependence are women of child-bearing age. Substance use among pregnant and parenting women is a major public health concern. Aboriginal people have some of the highest rates of substance abuse in Canada, increasing concern for detrimental health impacts, including those for women and…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Indigenous Populations, Mothers, Public Health
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Elkashef, Ahmed; Vocci, Frank; Huestis, Marilyn; Haney, Margaret; Budney, Alan; Gruber, Amanda; el-Guebaly, Nady – Substance Abuse, 2008
Marijuana is the number one illicit drug of abuse worldwide and a major public health problem, especially in the younger population. The objective of this article is to update and review the state of the science and treatments available for marijuana dependence based on a pre-meeting workshop that was presented at ISAM 2006. At the workshop,…
Descriptors: Marijuana, Public Health, Pharmacology, Patients
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Morrow, Connie E.; Mansoor, Elana; Hanson, K. Lori; Vogel, April L.; Rose-Jacobs, Ruth; Genatossio, Carolyn Seval; Windham, Amy; Bandstra, Emmalee S. – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2010
We evaluated the Starting Early Starting Smart (SESS) national initiative to integrate behavioral health services (parenting, mental health, and drug treatment) into the pediatric health care setting for families with young children. Data are presented from five pediatric care (PC) sites, drawing from families at risk due to demographic and…
Descriptors: Integrated Services, Health Services, Health Needs, Public Health
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Jang, Michael; And Others – Journal of Drug Education, 1990
Describes California Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) education programs for intravenous drug users (IVDUs). Presents types of educational interventions, both for IVDUs in treatment and those not in treatment. Concludes the state is making a good effort to reach IVDUs, but programs must move toward assessment of attitudes that impede…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Drug Rehabilitation
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Lando, Harry A.; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1990
Compared the effectiveness of the American Cancer Society's "FreshStart," the American Lung Association's "Freedom from Smoking," and a laboratory smoking cessation clinic. A one-year followup favored the more intensive laboratory and "Freedom from Smoking" clinics over the "FreshStart" method. (FMW)
Descriptors: Clinics, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation, Program Evaluation
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Wermuth, Laurie – Journal of Drug Education, 2000
Presents data on methamphetamine use in the United States and the economic and social pressures that may partially explain expanded methamphetamine use. Recommends a policy response that utilizes a public health approach, including prevention campaigns, harm-reduction outreach and treatment approaches, and pharmacologic and abstinence-based drug…
Descriptors: Drug Education, Drug Rehabilitation, Drug Use, Prevention
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Lando, Harry A.; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1990
Assesses the effectiveness of a local antismoking contest in Bloomington (Minnesota) that was coordinated with a statewide campaign. Interviews were conducted with 218 local and 198 statewide participants. Finds that the local contest had a higher impact than the statewide contest. (FMW)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation, Interviews
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Dew, Brian J.; Elifson, Kirk W.; Sterk, Claire E. – Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, 2006
Young adults' 3,4-methylenedyoxymethamphetamine (MDMA) use is a national public health concern. Although research on the epidemiology of MDMA use has increased, inquiry into intervention and treatment is needed. The authors examine results from an epidemiological investigation from a clinical perspective and provide suggestions for clinicians…
Descriptors: Epidemiology, Young Adults, Public Health, Drug Abuse
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Goodstadt, Michael S. – Issues in Science and Technology, 1987
Addresses the problems associated with the effectiveness of drug prevention strategies. Argues that prevention programs must be tailored to the characteristics of the user, the drug, and the use. Comments on why school-based programs have had little or no impact. (ML)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Drug Education, Drug Rehabilitation, Drug Therapy
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Calsyn, Donald A.; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1992
Studies sexual behavior and condom use in 103 men attending an urban outpatient drug abuse treatment center in Seattle (Washington) before and after initiation of a condom giveaway program. Results indicate that male clients will take and use condoms when they are readily available. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, At Risk Persons, Behavior Patterns, Change Strategies