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McGillicuddy, Neil B. – Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 2006
This article reviews research conducted on the cigarette, alcohol, and illicit drug use of adolescents and adults with mental retardation (MR). The majority of the research related to substance use conducted on this population has been limited to surveys. Overall, results of these studies suggest that, although substance use is slightly lower…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Mental Retardation, Drug Use, Prevention
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Witkiewitz, Katie; Marlatt, Alan G. – American Psychologist, 2004
Relapse prevention, based on the cognitive-behavioral model of relapse, has become an adjunct to the treatment of numerous psychological problems, including (but not limited to) substance abuse, depression, sexual offending, and schizophrenia. This article provides an overview of the efficacy and effectiveness of relapse prevention in the…
Descriptors: Prevention, Risk, Behavior Theories, Alcohol Abuse