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Hawkins, J. David; And Others – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1985
Reviews the etiology of chemical use and abuse among children and adolescents. Discusses progression of youth drug behavior from initial to occasional and/or regular use. Identifies the following predictors of chemical abuse: (1) antisocial behavior; (2) school acquiescence; (3) peer influence; and (4) age at onset of use. (Author/LHW)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, Children, Drug Abuse
Peer reviewedHawkins, J. David; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1986
A test was conducted of a supplemental skills training and social-network-development aftercare program with 130 drug abusers from four residential therapeutic communities. The intervention produced positive effects on subjects' performance at the conclusion of treatment. Performance improved in situations involving avoidance of drug use, coping…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation, Interpersonal Competence
