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Clifasefi, Seema L.; Collins, Susan E.; Tanzer, Kenneth; Burlingham, Bonnie; Hoang, Sara E.; Larimer, Mary E. – Journal of Community Psychology, 2011
Public service utilization data are often used as key outcomes in studies on homelessness. Although self-report data on these outcomes are accessible and cost-effective, various factors may affect retrospective recall in homeless populations. It is therefore necessary to establish validity of self-report to ensure the integrity of studies…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Hospitals, Alcoholism, Integrity
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Morrison, Fraser – International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 2011
The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between neuropsychological impairment in severe alcohol dependence and relapse. This was assessed following inpatient detoxification over a period of three months. Participants were tested on measures of neuropsychological functioning at the end of a seven to ten day stay in an inpatient alcohol…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Addictive Behavior, Rehabilitation, Neurological Impairments
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Morean, Meghan E.; Corbin, William R.; Treat, Teresa A. – Psychological Assessment, 2012
Alcohol expectancy (AEs) research has enhanced our understanding of how anticipated alcohol effects confer risk for heavy drinking and alcohol-related problems. However, extant AE measures have limitations within 1 or more of the following areas: assessing a comprehensive range of effects, specifying the hypothetical number of drinks consumed,…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Alcohol Abuse, Psychometrics, Young Adults
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McCart, Michael R.; Zajac, Kristyn; Kofler, Michael J.; Smith, Daniel W.; Saunders, Benjamin E.; Kilpatrick, Dean G. – Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 2012
The current study examined associations between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and future interpersonal victimization among adolescents, after accounting for the impact of early victimization exposure, gender, ethnicity, and household income. In addition, problematic alcohol use was tested as a mediator of the relation between PTSD…
Descriptors: Identification, Risk, Alcoholism, Adolescents
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Brozovich, Faith A.; Heimberg, Richard G. – Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 2011
Over the past 25 years researchers have made enormous strides in the implementation of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for social anxiety disorder (SAD), although considerable work remains to be done. The present paper discusses a treatment refractory case seen in our clinic. The young man presented numerous interrelated obstacles, such as low…
Descriptors: Anxiety Disorders, Interviews, Therapy, Depression (Psychology)
Galvin, Christina R.; Brooks-Livingston, Angela – ADULTSPAN Journal, 2011
This article examines the impact of childhood sexual abuse on young adult lesbians' sexual identity and their recovery from chemical dependency. The authors recommend that counselors assess for sexual orientation (past and present), sexual abuse, and possible dual diagnosis. Implications for counselors are discussed.
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Sexual Orientation, Children, Sexual Identity
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2012
Many students, and the public in general, believe that drinking alcohol is a normal part of the college experience. Unfortunately, students' efforts to "be sociable" or "fit in" can escalate into substance use behavior that puts their health and well-being at risk: One in four full-time college students have experienced past year alcohol abuse or…
Descriptors: College Students, Alcohol Abuse, Drinking, Substance Abuse
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Beaver, Kevin M.; Nedelec, Joseph L.; Rowland, Meghan W.; Schwartz, Joseph A. – Child Psychiatry and Human Development, 2012
A great deal of research has examined the etiology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ADHD symptomatologies. Genetic factors are consistently shown to explain a significant proportion of variance in measures of ADHD. The current study adds to this body of research by examining whether genetic liabilities for criminality and…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Genetics, Etiology, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
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Shaver, Lisa – College English, 2012
In 1837, Margaret Prior became the first female missionary for the American Female Moral Reform Society. She traveled throughout the poorest neighborhoods in New York City--entering barrooms, brothels, and sickrooms. Based on an analysis of Prior's missionary reports, published in the society's periodical and included in her memoir, this essay…
Descriptors: Religious Education, Information Dissemination, Global Approach, Females
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Jian, Xue-Qiu; Wang, Ke-Sheng; Wu, Tie-Jian; Hillhouse, Joel J.; Mullersman, Jerald E. – Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 2011
Twin and family studies have shown that genetic factors play a role in the development of conduct disorder (CD). The purpose of this study was to identify genetic variants associated with CD using a family-based association study. We used 4,720 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from the Illumina Panel and 11,120 SNPs from the Affymetrix 10K…
Descriptors: Evidence, Alzheimers Disease, Behavior Disorders, Genetics
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Clem, Jamie M.; Smith, Thomas E.; Richards, Kristin V. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2012
Substance abuse researchers identify self-efficacy and group cohesion as important components in alcohol and other drug-dependency treatment. Objectives: The purpose of this single-group, pretest-posttest study is to explore the therapeutic value of a challenge course intervention on the self-efficacy and group cohesion of nine chemically…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Intervention, Self Efficacy, Focus Groups
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Childers, Julie W.; Broyles, Lauren M.; Hanusa, Barbara H.; Kraemer, Kevin L.; Conigliaro, Joseph; Spagnoletti, Carla; McNeil, Melissa; Gordon, Adam J. – Substance Abuse, 2012
Effective clinical faculty are essential for disseminating substance abuse screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT). The authors developed an 8-hour SBIRT training for internal medicine faculty preceptors. Trainers conducted SBIRT lectures and small-group communication practice sessions. The authors assessed participants'…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Intervention, Alcoholism, Motivation
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Lorber, Michael F.; Erlanger, Ann C. Eckardt; Slep, Amy M. Smith – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2013
Objective: Cardiovascular reactivity to laboratory stressors was investigated as (a) a moderator of associations of partner aggression with affective functioning, alcohol problems, and parenting; and (b) a consequence of partner aggression. Method: Cohabiting adult couples (N = 453) with 3- to 7-year-old children were recruited by random digit…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Alcoholism, Aggression, Drinking
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Hodge, David R. – Social Work, 2011
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective modality for the treatment of alcoholism. Given widespread interest in incorporating spirituality into professional treatment, this article orients practitioners to spiritually modified CBT, an approach that may enhance outcomes with some spiritually motivated clients. More specifically, by…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Alcoholism, Religious Factors, Therapy
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Lowinger, Robert Jay – College Student Journal, 2012
A sample of 201 college students were surveyed with respect to their perceptions of severity and willingness to seek psychological help for drug and alcohol problems. Results indicated that students perceive alcohol problems as significantly less serious than drug problems and are significantly less willing to seek help for alcohol problems. Males…
Descriptors: Help Seeking, Alcoholism, Student Attitudes, Psychology
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