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Educating Community Gatekeepers about Alcohol Abuse in Women: Changing Attitudes, Knowledge and Referral Practices.
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Beckman, Linda J.; Mays, Vickie M. – Journal of Drug Education, 1985
Two workshops were desired to influence community gatekeepers' knowledge, attitudes and referral practices toward women alcohol abusers. Workshops were successful in increasing participants' knowledge, however, little change in attitudes or behavior was found. Limited success of the workshop may be due to its appeal primarily to gatekeepers…
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, Attitude Change, Drug Abuse
Evaluation of a Workshop for Armed Services Personnel: Attitude Change and the Role of Authoritarianism
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Poley, Wayne – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1975
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, Armed Forces, Attitude Change
The Need for Attitude Changes concerning Drinking and Drinking Problems.
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Smart, R. G.; Liban, C. B. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1981
Examined attitudes toward alcohol use and abuse, drinking norms, and treatment of alcoholism among a representative sample of adults (N=933). Results indicated public concern about alcohol abuse and a desire to help, definite norms maintained against heavy drinking and drunkeness, and a belief in the value of treatment demonstrated. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Alcohol Education, Alcoholic Beverages, Alcoholism
Toward Pride and Professionalism: Increasing Personal Responsibility. Thirty-Six Hour Substance Abuse Curriculum. Facilitator Guide. Student Workbook.
Hartmann, Barbara Reed – 1984
This document presents a 36-hour curriculum of the Navy Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program designed to reduce drug and alcohol related problems in the Navy by increasing resistance to addiction. The responsibility each person holds for his or her own health and well-being as a member of the United States Navy is emphasized throughout the…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Attitude Change, Coping, Curriculum Guides
Summary of the Evaluation of the Phoenix Pilot Drug Program.
Emrich, Robert L.; Green, Patricia – 1981
The goal of the Phoenix Pilot Drug Program is to provide a drug/alcohol free educational environment which will enable students to reduce their drug/alcohol usage and function in a regular school program. To determine the degree to which the program is accomplishing these short-term goals, and also to examine the adequacy of the counseling…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Attitude Change, Counseling Services, Delinquency Prevention
Approaches to Drug Abuse Prevention at Colleges and Universities. A Collection of Presentations Made at the National Collegiate Drug Awareness Week Kick-Off Conference (Washington, D.C., February 1988).
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Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC. – 1988
The National Collegiate Drug Awareness Week 1988 (conceived and initiated by the Inter-Association Task Force on Alcohol and Other Substance Issues) began with a Kick-Off Conference of educators that provided students and professionals an opportunity to share ideas and experiences. One-page abstracts of 17 conference presentations are as follows:…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Attitude Change, College Students, Community Involvement
Peer Dynamics 1979-1980 Evaluation Report. Part 2.
Cooper, Cathy; Walker, Connie – 1980
This is Part 2 of a final evaluation of a program to reduce destructive risk-taking behavior (e.g., drug-alcohol abuse and juvenile delinquency) in school-age youth. The program uses peer counseling in schools to develop self-esteem and better communication skills in students. Analysis of attitude tests is performed and factors affecting the…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Antisocial Behavior, Attitude Change, Communication Skills