The Challenge of Substance Abuse.

Johnson, John L.

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ERIC Number: EJ372124

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1988

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The Challenge of Substance Abuse.

Johnson, John L.

Teaching Exceptional Children, v20 n4 p29-31 Sum 1988

This article identifies students at risk for substance abuse, characteristics of substance abusers, and the difficulties of obtaining a valid special education assessment when alcohol or drugs are involved. Recommendations are offered for special educators to address the needs of exceptional pupils who may be using alcohol or drugs. (JDD)

Descriptors: Ability Identification, Alcoholism, Disabilities, Drug Abuse, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Handicap Identification, High Risk Students, Psychoeducational Methods, School Counseling, Student Characteristics, Student Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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