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Peer reviewedSarvela, Paul D.; And Others – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1986
Student responses concerning personal and peer use of marijuana were collected from 181 middle school students in rural Northern Michigan. Results suggest that personal marijuana use is highly correlated with peer consumption. Use of marijuana increases significantly with age and is higher than national averages in certain age groups. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drug Use, Elementary Education, Marijuana
Peer reviewedHutchinson, Roger L.; Little, Tom J. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1985
Discusses the results of a survey of alcohol and drug usage among 9- to 13-year-old children (N=2,107) in central Indiana as well as sociological concerns regarding this trend. Gives suggestions for counselors that would affect this problem. (Author/BH)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counselor Role, Drinking, Drug Abuse
Peer reviewedVitaro, Frank; Dobkin, Patricia L. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1996
Administered a two-year prevention program to 121 boys and girls, ages 11-12 years. Results showed partial impact of the program on proximal measures, such as self-esteem, influenceability, and knowledge of cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana. Problem children in the prevention program became more assertive. Discusses limits of child-centered…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Children, Drug Abuse, Drug Education
