Alcohol problems on campuses cannot be solved with simple solutions, such as an alcohol awareness campaign. Instead, dangerous college drinking can be prevented with an array of protective measures that deal with alcohol availability, enforcement of existing laws and rules, and changes in how alcohol is promoted, sold and served. Many people,…

This report presents a practical guide to the prevention of women's alcohol problems. It is intended for use by individuals interested in incorporating prevention measures into the workplace, schools, treatment facilities, and other settings, and for women interested in reducing the risks of alcohol problems or preventing existing problems from…

This kit was developed as part of a series called Decisions and Drinking, which focusses on intelligent decision-making about alcohol use based on knowledge and freedom of choice. Each kit in the series contains a facilitator handbook, session outline cards, a set of transparencies, participant work sheets, and "take-home" summaries for…

Suggests that in dealing with problem drinkers at the workplace, industrial social workers must consider organizational and group variables that contribute to a "culture of drinking," which fosters and sanctions the use of alcohol. Suggests interventions that promote a "culture of sobriety." (Author)

A conceptual and practical plan is outlined for campus alcohol abuse prevention programs. Barriers to program success are identified, and a prevention strategy is presented that focuses on methods to: (1) define alcohol-related problems, (2) negotiate a prevention contract, and (3) develop a peer problem-solving approach to alcohol education.…

This document contains a two-part manual intended to help the community health worker in dealing with drug and alcohol problems within a framework of general health and social care. It was designed to help the community health worker: (1) acquire knowledge and skill in working with families, the community, and individuals; (2) recognize cases of…

Recognition of alcoholism as a treatable illness is a result of public education based on scientific facts. This publication, a digest of a more detailed survey of research about drinking and alcoholism, presents information about alcohol and its effects on individuals and society. It provides facts about the short-term and long-term effects of…

This kit was developed as part of a series called Decisions and Drinking, which focusses on intelligent decision-making about alcohol use based on knowledge and freedom of choice. Each kit in the series contains a facilitator's handbook, session outline cards, a set of transparencies, participant work sheets, and "take-home" summaries…

This kit was developed as part of a series called Decisions and Drinking, which focusses on intelligent decision-making about alcohol use based on knowledge and freedom of choice. Each kit in the series contains a facilitator handbook, session outline cards, a set of transparencies, participant work sheets, and "take-home" summaries for…

This document presents a self-instructional guide to train individuals in the use of the Procedures for Identifying Problem Drinkers (PIPD), a screening and assessment package designed to determine the existence and degree of a drinking problem. The guide was developed for use in pre-sentence investigations, but is easily adaptable to other…

Describes a university alcohol education program and discusses 13 ideas constituting the rationale for the program. Considers the need for alcohol education, the college environment and alcohol abuse, the role of faculty, program design, resources for the program, and financial support. (RC)

This booklet presents 28 model programs for dealing with substance abuse which are currently used in New Jersey public schools. These programs are arranged in three categories based on the services which they provide: prevention (an attempt to avoid substance abuse problems before they appear); intervention (helping abusers who risk developing…

This guide, developed to assist black community organizations in starting alcohol abuse prevention programs for black and urban youths, describes community action approaches developed for and tested by the black community in model community alcohol abuse prevention workshops in Chicago, Fort Lauderdale and Philadelphia. The material is organized…

This guide suggests methods and exercises for gathering and organizing information about alcohol use and associated adverse consequences on university campuses and in surrounding communities. The guide is intended to assist individuals and groups in identifying and modifying risks that contribute to alcohol-related problems. Alcohol problem…

This manual is designed to respond to the growing interest among colleges in technical assistance for dealing with alcohol-related problems. Part One provides an overview of the dimensions of alcohol related problems and delves into the causes and prevention of alcohol problems. It outlines the Public Health Model approach to dealing with alcohol…