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Screening and Brief Interventions: Research Update. Prevention Update
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Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention, 2012
Developed in 1993 at the University of Washington, Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) is a preventive intervention program to reduce drinking and enhance awareness about alcohol-related issues. BASICS targets college students who are considered at risk because of heavy drinking behaviors. The brief intervention…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), College Students, Intervention, Drinking
Teaching Substance Abuse Screening, Assessment, and Brief Intervention to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors
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Christensen, Margaret; Boisse, Norman; Sanchez, William; Friedmann, Peter – Substance Abuse, 2006
Vocational rehabilitation counselors are in key positions to screen clients for alcohol and drug abuse. An educational program improved counselors understanding of this process.
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, Counselors
Unique Issues Faced by Deaf Individuals Entering Substance Abuse Treatment and Following Discharge.
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Guthmann, Debra; Blozis, Shelley A. – American Annals of the Deaf, 2001
A study asked 100 individuals with hearing impairments to complete alcohol and drug program pretreatment and posttreatment surveys. Following treatment, improvements were found in participants' attitudes, vocabulary related to substance abuse, and knowledge of issues relating to treatment. Ten recommendations for future treatment programs are…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Alcohol Abuse, Deafness