Descriptions of the drug abuse program launched by the Newark school system and suggestions of ways the existing drug-prevention program could be made more effective are discussed in this article. (JC)

Understanding how drugs affect cerebral pleasure centers is important in knowing how to combat the drug problem. The author advocates more effective health education for the purpose of engendering respect for the body. (Editor)

This is a 1972 report of the NEA Task Force on Drug Education. Because of the critical proportion which drug misuse has reached in the United States, the federal government has undertaken a major national leadership role in drug education. More than a quarter of a billion dollars will be spent over the next five years in education, rehabilitation,…

Patterns of drug use on large U.S. campuses have been institutionalized to such an extent that they are no longer a disruptive element in education and adjustment. Looking at the stages of the institutionalization process may help us in understanding the scope of drug abuse and in recognizing parallel processes in other populations. (Author)

This paper deals with solving the problems which are encountered in the implementation of drug education programs. The author reviews the current teaching methods being used in drug education programs, presents a rationale for program evaluation, and proceeds to make recommendations for comprehensive health and drug education programs. (Author)

This health textbook meets the requirements for advanced study in public and private schools, in high schools and academies, and is well adapted to the needs of the general reader. Anatomy, physiology, hygiene, tobacco, alcohol, and drugs are discussed.

This health textbook meets the requirements for advanced study in public and private schools, in high schools and academies, and is well adapted to the needs of the general reader. The textbook focuses on anatomy and physiology, hygiene, and alcohol and drug use.

Contained are three brochures designed to provide understandable information on the drugs, narcotics, and chemicals that are being most frequently abused. They also portray the illegal "street market," and how the user will look, act, and be harmed as a result of drug use. The first brochure summarizes some characteristics and effects of…

This booklet attempts to provide clear answers to many of the questions currently being raised about the abuse of drugs, and to assist Americans of all ages to inform themselves about this critical problem. Issued by the Federal Government, it contains statements by President Nixon and Jerome H. Jaffe, M.D., Director of the Special Office for Drug…

The school health nurse, because of her basic role as the health authority in the school and her special preparation in the knowledge and use of drugs, is a valuable potential resource for any school drug program. (Author)

Discusses recent trends in heroin addiction in Washington, D.C. In 1969 a comprehensive, multimodal treatment program for addicts was introduced and a major law enforcement commitment was made to reduce the heroin supply. These factors, together with changing community attitudes, may be responsible for a remarkable decline in heroin addiction. (JR)

This report is Phase 1 of a two-phase research project to study the extent of use of nontherapeutic drugs in the Armed Services, and to identify demographic correlates of drug abuse. A stratified sample of 36,510 enlisted men, representive of the four Armed Services on a worldwide basis, responded to a 73-item Survey of Drug Use. Reported use of…

This booklet provides data and information to show that substance abuse prevention is working and encourages all sectors of society to become involved. Twenty percent of the document features background information about what's working to prevent substance abuse, lists of risk and protective factors, data that show the relationship between…

This conference report reflects thoughts expressed at a regional workshop held in New Orleans in 1972 to discuss issues related to drug education in the public school system. Participants were coordinators in State departments of education in the region, teachers, school administrators, community program directors, teacher trainers, and state…