Students as Change Agents in Preventing Drug Abuse.

Edwards, D. Diane; Leonard, Patricia L.

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ERIC Number: EJ542361

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1994

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Students as Change Agents in Preventing Drug Abuse.

Edwards, D. Diane; Leonard, Patricia L.

New Directions for Student Services, n67 p41-52 Fall 1994

Claims that the creation of healthy campus cultures requires reexamination of the values, artifacts, symbols, and rituals held by student subcultures. Such cultures are supported directly or indirectly by universities. Evaluates prospects for change on a campus, ways to understand student subcultures, and how to build new artifacts, traditions, and symbols. (Includes an index.) (RJM)

Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, College Environment, College Students, Educational Environment, Higher Education, Prevention, School Guidance, Student Behavior, Student Personnel Services, Student Subcultures, Substance Abuse

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special theme issue on Successful Drug and Alcohol Prevention Programs.