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Caulkins JP, Pacula RL, Paddock S, Chiesa J. 2002. School-based drug prevention: What kind of drug use does it prevent?. Santa Monica, CA: Rand, 174 pp.

Annotation: This book explores data on the societal and program costs of drug use prevention and the effectiveness of several school-based drug, alcohol, and tobacco prevention programs. Chapter topics include a description of study research and methods, social benefits and cost results, lifetime drug consumption without prevention; school-based prevention's effectiveness at the end of the program, adjustments to prevention's effectiveness, and a review of the social costs of drug consumption. The appendix provide estimates for the ten factors in the prevention model, recoding consumption values from the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, program descriptions, aggregating program effectiveness data, program effectiveness decay, and effects on lifetime consumption. A bibliography is provided and statistical data are provided in tables throughout the book.

Keywords: Alcohol abuse, Case studies, Drug abuse, Drug use behavior, Program descriptions, Program evaluation, Research, School age children, School linked programs, Substance abuse, Substance abuse prevention programs, Tobacco use

Strasburger VC, Greydanus DE, eds. 2000. At-risk adolescents: An update for the new century. Philadelphia, PA: Hanley and Belfus, 210 pp. (Adolescent medicine: State of the art reviews; v. 11, no. 1)

Annotation: This issue of Adolescent Medicine, State of the Art Reviews (which is presented in book form), highlights the major themes of adolescent health. The issue begins with a historical perspective on adolescent health. A series of articles that follow outline many key topics in adolescent health care: sexuality, family and parenting, media impact, tobacco, substance abuse, violence, resiliency, adolescent driving, sports medicine, financing, and the impact of technology on the new era. The articles include statistical information presented in tables and figures, and references. The issue contains an index.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent health, Adolescent medicine, Adolescent sexuality, Adolescents, Families, Financing, Mass media, Parenting, Resilience, Sports medicine, Substance abuse, Technology, Tobacco use, Violence

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. 1999. Blending perspectives and building common ground: A report to Congress on substance abuse and child protection. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, 175 pp.

Annotation: This report on substance abuse and child protection describes: (1) the extent and scope of the problem of substance abuse in the child welfare population; (2) the types of services provided to this population; (3) the effectiveness of these services; and (4) recommendations for legislative changes that might be needed to improve service coordination. Appendices provide information on Medicaid services for substance abuse treatment, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment comprehensive treatment model for alcohol and other drug abusing women and their children, and key federal programs that fund substance abuse and child welfare services and research.

Keywords: Child abuse, Child neglect, Child protective services, Child welfare, Collaboration, Family support, Family violence, Federal agencies, Health occupations, Intervention, Maltreated children, Prevention, Social services, Statistics, Substance abuse prevention, Substance abuse treatment services, Substance abusers, Substance use behavior

U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. 1999. Screening and assessing adolescents for substance use disorders. Rockville, MD: U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, 136 pp. (Treatment improvement protocol (TIP) series; 31)

Annotation: This report is a companion report of Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 32, one of a series of best practices guidelines to help treatment providers design and deliver better services to adolescent clients with substance abuse disorders. The report concentrates on the strategies, procedures, and instruments that are appropriate for the initial detection of substance use in adolescents, the comprehensive assessment of their problems, and subsequent treatment planning. Sections include the executive summary and recommendations; an introduction to the terms, models, and assessment instruments used in the report; preliminary screening of adolescents; comprehensive assessment for referral and treatment; legal issues; and screening and assessment in juvenile justice settings. The appendices include a bibliography; an extensive selection of screening instrument summaries, both general and comprehensive, and instruments for general functioning domains; drug identification and testing in the juvenile justice system; and a list of field reviewers.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent health, Adolescents, Assessment, Health personnel, High risk adolescents, Program descriptions, Protocols, Substance abuse treatment, Substance abuse treatment services, Substance abusers, Substance use disorders, Substance use screening, Treatment outcome

U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. 1999. Treatment of adolescents with substance use disorders. Rockville, MD: U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, 126 pp. (Treatment improvement protocol (TIP) series; 32)

Annotation: This report provides a revision and update of Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 4, published in 1993 in a series of best practices guidelines to help treatment providers design and deliver better services to adolescent clients with substance abuse disorders. Chapter topics include: substance use among adolescents; tailoring treatment to the adolescent's problem; general program characteristics; twelve-step based program; therapeutic communities; family therapy; youth with distinctive treatment needs; and legal and ethical issues. Three appendices are also included: (1) bibliography; (2) medical management of drug intoxication and withdrawal; and (3) field reviewers. Program information and statistics are provided in figures throughout the report.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescent health, Adolescents, Ethics, Family therapy, Health personnel, High risk adolescents, Legal issues, Mental health, Program descriptions, Protocols, Substance abuse treatment services, Substance abusers, Substance use screening, Substance withdrawal syndrome, Therapeutic programs

Wetherington CL, Smeriglio VL, Finnegan LP, eds. 1996. Behavioral studies of drug-exposed offspring: Methodological issues in human and animal research. Rockville, MD: National Institute on Drug Abuse, 297 pp. (National Institute on Drug Abuse Research monograph series; no. 164)

Annotation: This research monograph is based upon revisions of presentations made at a technical review held by the National Institute on Drug Abuse at which researchers reviewed the state of the art regarding behavioral assessments of offspring prenatally exposed to abused drugs. The fundamental aim of the monograph is to clarify the methodological issues for future research in this field, to provide caution in the interpretation of research findings, and to suggest future research directions.

Keywords: Behavior, Drug affected children, Drug affected infants, Drug use during pregnancy, Research, Research methodology, Substance abusing mothers

Whitacre K, Rom M, Scott A. 1995. Substance abuse prevention and treatment programs: A family approach. Washington, DC: Georgetown University, Graduate Public Policy Program; Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 2 v. (DC Family Policy Seminar background briefing report)

Annotation: This report provides a brief introduction to issues addressed by a DC Family Policy Seminar in February 1995 which focused on the role of the family in the prevention and treatment of substance abuse. Volume 1 (written by Kerry Whitacre, Mark Rom, and Amy Scott) provides a background and introduction to the role of the family in substance abuse and briefly describes the key issues involved in community and family-oriented prevention and treatment strategies for substance abuse. An annotated list of prevention and treatment programs and organizations is included in this volume. Volume 2 provides highlights of the seminar's discussions. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: District of Columbia, Family centered care, Family centered services, Prevention programs, Risk prevention, Substance abuse prevention, Substance abuse treatment, Substance use behavior

Harris LS, ed. 1995. Problems of drug dependence,1994: Proceedings of the 56th Annual Scientific Meeting, the College on Problems of Drug Dependence. Rockville, MD: National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2 v. (NIDA Research Monograph series 152 and 153)

Annotation: This monograph is based on papers or presentations from the 56th Annual Scientific Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence. It is highly clinical in nature and covers many different aspects of drug dependence and substance abuse including behavior, treatment, policy, impact, and health issues. Volume 1 contains plenary sessions and annual reports, and Volume 2 contains abstracts.

Keywords: Drug abuse, Drug dependence, Drug effects, Drug use behavior, Medical research, Substance abuse, Substance dependence

Gullotta TP, Adams GR, Montemayor R, eds. 1994. Substance misuse in adolescence. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 262 pp. (Advances in adolescent development: An annual book series; v. 7)

Annotation: This book is a collection of essays which focus on different aspects of adolescents' misuse of psychoactive drugs, which include tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. It provides a social history of the use of these drugs, and considers personal factors and family variables that relate to adolescent substance use, social and community factors, and patterns of substance abuse in rural and urban settings. The book also examines the pharmacological aspects of these substances with regard to managing abuse, reviews treatment strategies and efforts to minimize substance abuse, and considers the need to change social policies.

Keywords: Adolescent behavior, Adolescents, Rural population, Social factors, Substance abuse, Substance use, Treatment, Urban population

Riess AJ Jr, Roth JA, eds. 1993. Understanding and preventing violence. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 464 pp.

Annotation: In this book, comprised of 15 different papers, a panel of experts assimilate the diverse research on the patterns and characteristics of violent behavior in the United States, including behaviors that have only recently been recognized as crimes, such as incest and spousal and elder abuse. The book describes what is known about certain types of violence, details insights into risk factors for violent behavior in individuals and situations, and recommends new research efforts with short and long term payoffs. The authors also propose some answers, such as several preventive strategies for reducing firearm-related violence, that rely on existing laws. Tables and figures are included as well as author and panel biographies, references and an index.

Keywords: Alcohol use, Behavioral sciences, Child abuse, Crime, Crime, Drug use, Elder abuse, Family violence, Firearms, Gun control, Legislation, Media violence, Physical abuse, Sexual abuse, Sexual assault, Statistics, Substance use, Weapons

Polaris Research and Development and Urban and Rural Systems Associates. 1984. Prevention Plus: Involving Schools, Parents, and the Community in Alcohol and Drug Education. Washington, DC: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 324 pp.

Annotation: This document describes models of community alcohol and drug prevention programs which were presented at Prevention Plus conferences nationwide. Each of the models meets the following criteria: a comprehensive youth alcohol and other drug education program; prevention and early intervention programs are included; prevention approaches are well documented; prevention approaches are state of the art. In addition, this guide contains curriculum information and information about programs for parents and community members. The appendixes include information about model risk programs sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and other prevention ideas which have been sent to the Department of Health and Human Services in response to the Secretary's Initiative on Teenage Alcohol Abuse.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Alcohol consumption attitudes, Alcohol consumption behavior, Alcohol education, Alcoholic beverages, Alcoholism, Attitudes, Behavior, Drug abuse, Drug addiction, Drug education, Recreational drug use, Substance abuse prevention

U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies. Results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National findings. Rockville, MD: Office of Applied Studies, U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,

Annotation: This report presents the first information from the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual survey of the civilian, noninstitutionalized population of the United States ages 12 or older. The report presents national estimates of rates of use, numbers of users, and other measures related to illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products. Measures related to mental health problems are also included. A major focus of the report is changes in substance use between 2002 and 2003. The report, which includes highlights, covers the following main topics: illicit drug use; alcohol use; tobacco use; trends in initiation of substance use; youth prevention-related measures; substance dependence, abuse, and treatment; and prevalence and treatment of mental health problems. A discussion is also included. Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the report. Seven appendices include a description of the survey, statistical methods and measurement, key definitions, other sources of data, references, sample size and population tables, and selected prevalence tables.

Keywords: Adolescents, Alcohol abuse, Alcohol consumption behavior, Children, Drug use behavior, Health, Illicit drugs, Mental health, National surveys, Research, Substance abuse, Substance abuse prevention, Substance abuse treatment, Substance dependence, Tobacco use, Treatment, Trends
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