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Download full textCSR, Inc., Arlington, VA. – 1993
This guide provides a detailed look at the biological basis of drug addiction, examining how the brain and its reward system work and how drug abuse can cause fundamental changes in the way the brain works. It is a resource for clinicians and practitioners. The first section of the guide provides an outline of the following basic concepts…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Brain, Cocaine, Counseling
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
Silver, Rosalind, Ed.; Thoman, Elizabeth, Ed. – Media & Values, 1991
This issue of "Media & Values" provides essays and teaching ideas for addressing the influence of the media in society and the growing incidence of addiction. Articles in this issue include: (1) "Culture of Addiction" (Rosalind Silver); (2) "Crack and the Box" (Pete Hamill); (3) "When It Comes to Drugs, Beware the Censor's Fix" (David Musto); (4)…
Descriptors: Advertising, Alcohol Education, Antisocial Behavior, Critical Viewing
