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Clark, Walter Houston – 1972
The thesis of this paper is that the main catalyst of religious interest of the counter culture has been the use of psychedelic drugs along with marijuana. The author determined, through investigating subjective experiences of an unselected population of 100 users of LSD type drugs and 20 users of cannabis drugs, that psychedelic drugs are…
Descriptors: Drug Education, Drug Use, Educational Research, Mysticism
National Inst. on Drug Abuse (DHEW/PHS), Rockville, MD. National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information. – 1972
Concerned with clarifying some of the more complex issues in drug abuse, the National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information has prepared this special report on methadone. Background information is provided through a summary of its history, legal status, and the opinions of authorities in the field. Significant research on the subject is…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Information Science
Science News, 1978
Reports on scientific research with rats which has found that electrical stimulation in areas of the brain can trigger behavioral effects similar to those produced by narcotic drugs. (CP)
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Medical Research, Medicine
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Agar, Michael – Human Organization, 1977
Methadone has been defined as an agent to draw addicts out of the street life into "straight" society. However, the complementary perspective of the streets sees methadone as a new, widely available drug to be integrated into a subculture previously dominated by heroin. This article discusses the adaptation to methadone and its…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Developmental Stages, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction
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Brantley, Warren G. – Journal of Drug Education, 1976
A survey of attitudes concerning marijuana was conducted among law school students (N=245) at a southern university. General trends indicated were that a liberalization of attitudes is occurring and that there is acceptance, in a professional capacity, of the lawyer who uses marijuana. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Law Schools, Law Students, Lawyers
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Jaques, Marceline E. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1973
The author of this article presents recent reports on marihuana research and points to the need for counselors not only to keep abreast of current developments in the area but also to get it together'' themselves before attempting to deal with clients who use marihuana and other drugs. (Author)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Counseling Effectiveness, Counselor Attitudes, Counselor Client Relationship
Edwards, Funson; And Others – Journal of the International Association of Pupil Personnel Workers, 1973
This article examines the problem of drug abuse in one school system and suggests certain procedures that possibly could afford some relief if cautiously and systematically followed. (Author)
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Education, Narcotics
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Arthur, Gary L.; And Others – Journal of Drug Education, 1973
This survey attempted to elicit from high school youth present knowledge and attitudes of the drug culture. The results revealed that 63
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Legislation, Knowledge Level
Horowitz, Joseph L.; Sedlacek, William E. – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1973
The results of this study indicated that attitudes and behavior toward drugs were specific to each type of drug. Also, it was clear that students, both users and nonusers strongly favored increasing the availability of drug related services such as counseling and drug education. (Author)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, College Students, Drug Abuse, Narcotics
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Beit-Hallahmi, Benjamin – Journal of Drug Education, 1972
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)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Behavior Patterns, College Students, Drug Abuse
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Bedworth, David A. – Journal of Drug Education, 1972
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)
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Education, Health Education, Narcotics
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School Management, 1972
The new director of a newly created office discusses the problems, policy formation, and challenges of being safety director of the New York City schools. (MF)
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Narcotics, Police School Relationship, Principals
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Toohey, Jack V. – Journal of School Health, 1971
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Behavior Patterns, College Students, Drug Abuse
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Eiseman, Seymour – Journal of Drug Education, 1971
The author describes the most serious problem of drug abuse in the nation's schools. He attempts to describe the role of the school and its responsibility as a preventive agent or deterrent to youthful drug abuse. (Author)
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Health Education, Narcotics
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Pertz, Richard – Journal of Drug Education, 1971
Drug education programs must account for the values of the students at whom such education is directed. Students' commitments to fairness, consistency, compassion, and reasonableness must be honored. Society's laws run counter to students' values, making the role of the drug educator difficult if not impossible. (Author)
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Legislation, Federal Legislation, Health Education
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