Presents a case report illustrating the viability of a surrogate measure to cross-validate self-reports of alcohol consumption by members of a fraternity. Postulates that when used with more orthodox survey or interview techniques, surrogate measures can enhance a study's credibility. Predicts that drug abuse research will play a role in future…

Effectiveness of social controls regulating use of legally proscribed drugs is curtailed because social institutions cannot legitimately enter into the dynamics of controlling use--they can only function to proscribe such use. An analysis of the potential for educational organizations to foster development of social control techniques is outlined.…

Describes an evaluation of an alcohol and prevention program in which children of alcoholics (N=278) used artwork to stimulate classroom discussions of the problems of parental alcohol abuse. Results indicate increased knowledge about the effects of alcohol and improved skills in coping with alcohol problems and help-seeking behavior. (RJM)

In an effort to deal with multiple substance abusers, a program was developed and evaluated which utilizes the therapeutic community concept in conjunction with Alcoholics Anonymous. (Author/LAB)

The purpose of this study was to survey the drug use patterns for three academic settings. Generally, the survey revealed that the extent of drug use in the three populations surveyed was high and effective preventative programs were lacking or minimal. Specific recommendations to minimize these deficiencies are presented. (Author)

The authors constructed a curriculum for a Mini-Mester course in alcoholism at an area college. It is concluded that there is a need for such curriculum and that the public and private sector can cooperate in it's establishment and execution. (Author)

A drug and alcohol use prevalence study was conducted among Montana Indians by Montana Indians. The results raise questions about culture transmission as a drug prevention strategy. Also, there is evidence of a high proportion of youth with deceased fathers. Implications for further prevention needs are presented. (Author)

Systematically analyzes the characteristics of 22 instructor-led parent-oriented programs of which the objective was to prepare parents to prevent their children's alcohol and other drug use. Discusses 120 criteria used to analyze and review the characteristics of the program. Summarizes study findings and makes recommendations to inform…