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Troen, Philip; And Others – 1981
This report provides an overview of research activities and needs in the area of contraceptive development. In a review of the present state, discussions are offered on the effectiveness and drawbacks of oral contraceptives, intrauterine devices, barrier methods, natural family planning, and sterilization. Methods of contraception that are in the…
Descriptors: Contraception, Family Planning, Health Education, Health Services

Egan, Kelly J.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1988
Administered intravenous infusions to phobic patients prior to systematic desensitization. Saline-infused subjects significantly demonstrated the predicted symptom decrease in response to systematic desensitization, whereas naloxone-infused subjects showed no change. Subject reports and psychophysiological measures of arousal indicated no…
Descriptors: Arousal Patterns, Behavior Modification, Desensitization, Drug Therapy

Nicholi, Armand M., Jr. – Journal of American College Health, 1984
The use of cocaine has become a significant part of the recreational drug scene among college students. A historical overview of cocaine is presented that begins with the history of the coca plant and includes discussion of how prominent physicians experimented with the drug on themselves and their patients. (Author/DF)
Descriptors: College Students, Drug Addiction, Drug Use, Higher Education
Hopkins, Leigh – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1982
Discusses the rise of drug information centers in hospitals and medical centers, highlighting staffing, functions, typical categories of questions received by centers, and sources used. An appendix of drug information sources included in texts, updated services, journals, and computer databases is provided. Thirteen references are listed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Databases, Hospitals, Information Centers, Information Services

Briner, R. C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1982
Discusses forensic science in general and forensic chemistry in particular, including laboratory techniques used by forensic chemists and toxicologists. (SK)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education

Robertson, Lee T. – Journal of Dental Education, 1996
A survey of 51 of the 53 dental schools in the continental United States investigated pharmacology curriculum content and time allocation. Found that most schools offered a traditional didactic course in basic pharmacology, with half of the medical school-based and three-fourths of the dental school-based programs providing additional pharmacology…
Descriptors: Clinical Experience, Curriculum, Dental Schools, Higher Education

Jordan, Sue – Nurse Education Today, 1997
Using pharmacology case studies with nursing students encourages theory-practice links and infuses real-life content. Cases provide rich qualitative data for evaluating curriculum. However, they are not a substitute for evidence-based practice. (SK)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Case Studies, Higher Education, Nursing Education

Power, Thomas J.; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1997
This study explored the use of methylphenidate with two boys (ages 7 and 8 years) with Williams syndrome, a genetic disorder frequently accompanied by symptoms associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Both boys performed optimally on 10 mg of methylphenidate administered twice daily, although one displayed increased…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Problems, Children, Drug Therapy

Taylor, Daniel – Human Service Education: A Journal of the National Organization for Human Service Education, 2002
In mental health settings, human service education students may participate in the administration, recording, and monitoring of prescribed psychoactive medications. This paper reviews three common groups of psychiatric medications, focusing on clinical applications, central effects, and how human service education students can assist in their safe…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Human Services, Mental Health Clinics, Pharmacology

Laird, Hugh E., II – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1989
The evolution of the recruiting techniques used by the University of Arizona's pharmacology and toxicology graduate program are described, considerations in the development of recruitment efforts are discussed, and issues for the profession to examine in developing a long-term strategy for recruiting students are outlined. (MSE)
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Higher Education, Pharmaceutical Education, Pharmacology
London, William M. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1989
An instructional activity designed to clarify pharmacological concepts related to drug use is described. The focus of the activity is a simulation, with student actors, of the effect of drugs and alcohol on the nervous system. (IAH)
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Drug Education, Health Education, Higher Education

Janzen, Troy; Janzen, Henry L. – Canadian Journal of Counselling, 1994
Describes and evaluates text providing background, conceptual understanding, and treatment options for major adult disorders. Strengths include comprehensiveness, treatment comparisons, and a process emphasis. Weaknesses center on biases toward psychoanalytic, behavioral, and pharmacological treatments while neglecting cognitive and "cutting edge"…
Descriptors: Adults, Behaviorism, Book Reviews, Counseling

Mick, Lori Bell – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1991
In response to Robert Cooter, Jr. (EC 202 670), who questioned the widespread use of Ritalin with children having attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, this commentary considers four specific points: how Ritalin works, Ritalin's side effects and relationship to Tourette syndrome, the assumption that Ritalin leads to drug abuse, and the…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Drug Abuse, Drug Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education
Sandman, Curt A.; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1990
Four adults with severe/profound mental retardation and self-injurious behavior (SIB) received naltrexone in a double-blind procedure. All patients exhibited decreased SIB when treated with naltrexone; three patients decreased SIB as naltrexone dose increased. There were no consistent effects of naltrexone on stereotypy, activity, or performance…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Drug Therapy, Pharmacology

Harris, Hope Elaine; Myers, Wade C. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1997
Assesses the generality and strength of nonclinical youths' (N=569) perceptions of the harmfulness and lethality of acetaminophen in overdose. Findings indicate that adolescents have ready access to acetaminophen and use it in suicide attempts but underestimate its potential for toxicity, lacking knowledge regarding side effects of overdose. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Drug Use, Pharmacology