Seeks to redefine the issues in alcohol prevention. Finds that current concepts do not address all of the problems in preventing alcoholism. Recommends that theories, models, and research studies developed on the holistic health model be encouraged. (ABB)

Assesses changes in student knowledge of and patterns related to drinking. Using data collected from college students visiting Daytona Beach, Florida, during spring break, found that trends toward increased consumption of alcoholic beverages among college students which occurred prior to 1981 have now stabilized and are beginning to reverse…

Briefly reviews the complexity of the problem of alcoholism in Blacks and the small amount of research available. Discusses related social policies, economic exploitation, and crime related to drinking. (JAC)

Discusses issues complicating the message of alcohol education, including the ambivalent nature of alcohol itself, personal uncertainty about the effects of alcohol, and moral issues. Suggests that the schools may be too involved in alcohol education and risk losing credibility with students. (JAC)

Investigated two methods for changing a perceiver's (N=37) observational set towards an alcoholic. Subjects given empathy instructions tended to like the alcoholic more while not changing their attributions for his alcoholism. Those receiving attributional rule instructions and controls showed greater dislike for the alcoholic and made situational…

Examines drug and alcohol abuse, alone and in combination, among older people (N=100) using case records, interviews, and a questionnaire. Results showed 29 percent used other drugs in conjunction with alcohol, particularly among Blacks. Most respondents began to drink heavily between age 55 and 64. (JAC)

Surveyed 110 military alcohol and drug abuse counselors and 16 clinical supervisors to compare their views of training needs. Results indicated both groups felt improvement was needed in assessment skills and family issues. Supervisors felt counselors needed improvement in affective qualities, basic helping skills and individual helping skills.…

Measured self-esteem in 61 Vermont alcoholics using the Cornell Index and the Rosenberg self-esteem scale. Results indicated depression is an intervening variable between self-esteem and alcoholism. A theoretical model describing the relationship of residence, occupation, income, self-esteem, and depression to alcoholism is presented. (JAC)

Compared attitudes toward alcoholism in 120 urban secondary school teachers and 105 rural secondary school teachers in Benin District, Nigeria. Results indicated that urban teachers, males, younger teachers, those with higher degrees, and unmarried teachers had less negative attitudes toward alcoholism. (JAC)

Surveyed alcohol counselors (N=626) in Pennsylvania to determine professional backgrounds and training needs. Results indicated counselors were young, employed by agencies, had diverse training experiences, and preferred more clinical training. A flexible, comprehensive approach to training is needed, focusing on the acquisition and intergration…

Lists six sections of resources on alcohol and alcoholism to guide librarians in selecting materials for alcoholic patrons and to show what kinds of education are possible in the public library. Sections include alcohol and alcoholism, alcohol education, fiction, nonprint resources, bibliographies, and other information sources. (BH)

Uses data collected from 2,560 subjects attending the Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education program from 1976 to June of 1981. Identifies a range of general life problems stemming from alcohol use and examines social, personal, and behavioral factors associated with problem drinking. Also explores the relationship between drinking and accident…

Summarizes a study of Wisconsin's drunk driving law and evaluates the mandated alcohol assessment for convicted offenders. Findings indicated individuals operating while intoxicated remain young, male, unmarried, with high school educations. A substantial number of these persons were assessed with serious drinking problems. The strongest predictor…

White male adults living in rural Tennessee were administered the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test to classify their degree of alcohol abuses. Results indicated alcoholics experienced more powerlessness, attributed slightly less control to external environmental forces, and had lower sense of self-esteem than nonalcoholics. In addition,…

An expanded approach to alcohol survey use is suggested which is based on the collection of data regarding students' perceptions of peer norms as well as personal attitudes toward alcohol use. The uses of surveys are illustrated with case study examples from an ongoing project connected with counseling and educational outreach activities.…