This article delineates four areas of school drug policies which need consideration: confidentiality, pupil personnel records, school relationship with police, and rights of students. In addition, the need for and the security associated with written school drug policy are cited and defended. (Author)

This survey attempted to elicit from high school youth present knowledge and attitudes of the drug culture. The results revealed that 63

To help assess the effect of a communicator's perceived background on his credibility, students were asked to rate a speaker on drug abuse. Half the students were led to believe that the speaker had himself used psychotropic drugs regularly. The others were told he had used no such drugs. Differences in mean ratings did not show statistical…

This article is based on research findings at the Educage program in New York. The dramatic changes observed in student behavior are closely related to the supportive, friendly, happy, relaxed and accepting environment of Educage. It is felt that obligations to the student transcend the mere imparting of fundamental skills and information; the…

This article describes the content and evaluation of a training center for drug abuse prevention. Through a series of four workshops teams of students, educators, and community leaders received intensive training in behavioral group counseling focused on alternatives to drug use. Evaluation along several criteria indicated that the goals of the…

College students tend to view alcoholism and drug abuse in an equally conflicting fashion. Other findings also seem to lead to the suggestion that education programs dealing with these pathologies would probably be more effective if combined rather than separate. (Author)

Study results suggest that factual knowledge and liberal-conservative'' attitudes toward drugs is significantly related to age. Sex of parent was also found to be a factor as was level of educational attainment. It was concluded that a comprehensive drug education program should include education'' of parents as well as children. (Author)

A total of 195 university students were included in this study with an approximately equal representation of male and female students. One group received a drug education course and the other served as a control. Similar findings were evidenced for both groups. Results indicated that certain programs and individuals were perceived as being more…

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)

Review of a study concerning drug abuse, conducted at the elementary school level. Study investigated the extent and nature of drug abuse among children of this age. (Author)

Study results reveal certain personal conflicts predisposing the use of tranquilizers, related to the family structure unique to the only child. Further research is required to substantiate these findings and related causes. (Author)

This article focuses upon the role of decision-making in the schools as a vehicle for drug abuse prevention. Decision-making is examined as a process that may be structured to make learning meaningful and give youngsters the skills and resources necessary to face up to the social pressures involved in the spread of drug abuse. (Author)

Product advertising appears to have created a number of misconceptions about over-the-counter and other drugs in the minds of fifth and sixth graders. Young people lack an appropriate framework to which to relate the information they receive about drugs. A few beginning concepts for drug education are outlined. (Author)

This empirical study has examined by chi-square procedures the relationship between educational level of students and the degree to which they will endorse various sources of information concerning drug problems. (Author)

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)