Journal of Alcohol & Drug Education articles from December 2000

Journal of Alcohol & Drug Education archives from December 2000

The new appearance of the journal of alcohol and drug education.
December 22, 2000... With this issue, upon the suggestions of our readership, the members of the Editorial Board, and the American Alcohol and Drug Information Foundation, we are given a new and improved appearance to the Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education. The...

Alcoholism in the western genre: the portrayal of alcohol and alcoholism in the western genre.(Critical Essay)
December 22, 2000... Abstract This paper examines the way alcohol use and alcoholism have been portrayed in twentieth century films with particular emphasis on the western genre. Saloons, bar fights, whiskey bottles, drunken gunfighters, and town drunks are...

A comparison of drug use between prostitutes and other female arrestees (1).
December 22, 2000... Abstract Several previous studies have examined the nexus between drug use and prostitution. To date, however, only one study has compared drug use among female arrestees charged with prostitution offenses to female arrestees charged with...

F/Pilipino American substance abuse: sociocultural factors and methods of treatment.
December 22, 2000... Abstract An analysis of related studies provides commentary on sociocultural relationships between Filipino Americans and substance abuse. This manuscript discusses specific historical and cultural background of Filipino Americans and...

Youth reactions to televised liquor commercials. (Letter to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
December 22, 2000... Dear Editor: Liquor ads have been appearing in magazines and on billboards for must of the past century, and beer companies have been advertising on TV since the earliest days of this medium. However, liquor commercials were traditionally...

College student's determinants of alcohol consumption according to stage of change and weekly consumption: implications for intervention planning. (Letter to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
December 22, 2000... Dear Editor: When, where, how much, and why young adults consume alcohol are questions of widespread interest in higher education (Werch, et al., 2000). Of these issues it seems that the least well understood is why on occasion young...

Evaluation of Texas DWI & MIP education programs. (Letter to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
December 22, 2000... Dear Editor: In addition to punitive action, a variety of techniques have been employed to seek to modify the behavior of persons who receive alcohol-related offenses. Texas has implemented comprehensive education programs for persons...

Velleman, Richard. (2001 2nd Ed.). Counselling for Alcohol Problems.(Book Review)
December 22, 2000... London: Sage Publications, Inc. [ISBN 0-7619-6579-3 paperback, pp.202]. The title of this book may mislead readers to assume that this book is about counselling techniques--the nuts and bolts of helping "alcoholics." In fact, it is much...

Screaming with pleasure productions. (News and Announcements).(small theater company provides drug education services)(Brief Article)
December 22, 2000... Alcohol, drugs and violence are all present throughout our communities, campuses and homes. There is a small theater company based in western Massachusetts called Screaming with Pleasure Productions. The company uses comedy, drama, juggling,...

$120 million in donated supplies expected. (News and Announcements).(Brief Article)
December 22, 2000... Over $120 million worth of new, donated supplies will be distributed to nonprofit organizations and schools in the coming year. These goods are contributed by U.S. businesses from their overstock and discontinued items. Available products will...