This study examined the longitudinal effects of five family factors (familism, parent derogation, parent-child communication, family alcohol problems, and family drug problems) on intensity of alcohol use among a sample of 451 African American and White non-Hispanic males from early to mid-adolescence (sixth through eighth grades). Results…

A sixth grade unit on tobacco, drugs, and alcohol is presented in this curriculum guide for teachers. The introductory section states general objectives and specific knowledge facts for each of the three study areas. Also, skills and attitudes to be developed, general motivating activities, and teaching hints for slow and rapid learners are…