This study assessed the relationship among student perception of knowledge, their levels of interest, and actual knowledge about drugs. Findings indicate that instructors must be wary of setting classroom objectives based solely upon student expressed knowledge, as it is not always accurately reflected. (Author)

After years of work in drug abuse prevention and education, the author concludes that drug abuse education has failed. He says that children need early decisionmaking opportunities to form values, and describes how drug use and abuse are promoted by intense industry advertising. (MF)

A sample of non-institutionalized senior citizens were interviewed as to their drug-related practices and opinions about selected drug issues. Data revealed the elderly tended to ascribe to a number of potentially damaging beliefs about drug risks and tended to minimize the hazards of drug interactions. (Author)

A college drug education course is examined to determine whether (1) it affected students' consumption of drugs and (2) whether drug consumption is stimulated by such a course. It was concluded that consumption was not significantly reduced, while the use of amphetamines slightly increased. (MJB)

Discusses the design and implementation of alcohol and drug education efforts and programs, presenting necessary concepts for effective programing. Outlines philosophy and policy statements. Presents prevention goals and interpretation of goals into program content and methodology. Details aspects of program evaluation and advocates the need for…

This study examined conditions under which three substance abuse curricula were implemented in three Oregon school districts. Data related to teachers' involvement were collected from interviews of 44 teachers in 21 schools. Information from program coordinators included details of implementation of curricula with 4,325 students. (Author/JL)

Describes the theoretical framework, measurement properties, predictive power, and reliability and validity of the Drug Education School Evaluation Instrument (DESEI), used to determine the effectiveness of the North Carolina Drug Education Schools. The DESEI is included. (BH)

Discusses drug abuse, its causes, and educational measures being applied in Spain to deal with the problem. Emphasizes an educational program for students aged 12-14. The program was devised by a multidisciplinary team at the University of Barcelona's Educational Sciences Institute. (JN)

Examines results of health education surveys over four testing periods (1977, 1979, 1981, 1983) for approximately 10,000 Canadian students in grades seven, nine, 11, and 13. Results showed students' knowledge scores on drugs were lower than any other health issue, although they were receiving some drug education each year in school. (BH)

Public health nurses (N=5) were administered questionnaires to examine their perception of their assessment skill and referral behavior. Results showed continuing education courses, years since graduation, and work experience affected perceptions. Concluded that chemical dependency classes and experiential training are needed. (BH)

An organized task force can create community awareness of the adolescent substance abuse epidemic sweeping across the nation. The purposes, objectives, structure and action-oriented committee activities of the task force are described. (Author/BL)

Evaluated the effectiveness of a series of training workshops for 92 elementary and secondary school teachers. Responses on a questionnaire showed improvements in teachers' knowledge, attitudes, and assertiveness skills, but not in values clarification ability. (JAC)

The Training Center conducted three nine hour drug education workshops for selected staff of a large industrial concern of the Northwest. The workshop experience and the data generated during the workshop suggest the usefulness of such non-school drug education programs. (Author)

To obtain national information on current college level drug programs, counseling centers (n=46) on large (10,000+) campuses were surveyed. Results indicated 85 per cent of the centers did not have established programs which responded to specific drug concerns. Other available resources included academic and community-based programs. Trends are…

In response to growing awareness of and concern about alcohol and other drug problems, institutions of higher education are implementing policies and programs in an attempt to curb alcohol and other drug use and its associated negative consequences. Momentum is building for comprehensive prevention approaches that combine traditional education…