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Alcohol Use and Adolescents
For more information about teen alcohol use, teen alcoholism, and current research, treatment, and opinion, the following resources, taken from a variety of on-line sources, will provide an overview of the current landscape of this subject.
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Prevention Resources | Articles and Research | Target: Teens
Prevention Resources
ATOD Resource Guide: Elementary Youth
A comprehensive guide to resources for prevention programs (Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs) for elementary school students. The guide includes sources for books, videotapes, T-shirts, posters, and other materials. The second section of the guide contains abstracts of research relevant to this topic. The final section contains names, addresses, and contacts for organizations active in this field. This US Government document is printable and is in the public domain.
ATOD Resource Guide: Secondary School Students
A comprehensive guide to resources for prevention programs (Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs) for middle and high school students. The guide includes sources for books, videotapes, T-shirts, posters, and other materials. The second section of the guide contains abstracts of research relevant to this topic. The final section contains names, addresses, and contacts for organizations active in this field. This US Government document is printable and is in the public domain.
ATOD Resource Guide: Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers
A comprehensive guide to resources for prevention (Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs) for use by parents. The guide includes sources for books, videotapes, T-shirts, posters, and other materials. The second section of the guide contains abstracts of research relevant to this topic. The third section contains names, addresses, and contacts for organizations active in this field. The final section contains links to Internet resources. This US Government document is printable and is in the public domain.
ATOD Resource Guide: Curriculum
A comprehensive annotated listing of K-12 curricula for use in public school classrooms to deliver a prevention program (Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs) with a strong no-use message. Sections contain reviewed materials, curriculum guides, research abstracts, and organization listings. Some are available in Spanish. This US Government document is printable and is in the public domain.
FACT - Facing Alcohol Challenges Together
FACT is an intensive, 2-day prevention program aimed at youth age 10-17, who are at risk for abuse of alcohol and drugs and who have already been detained or arrested for incidents arising from their use. The program is a service of the University of Michigan Health System.
A Tool Kit for Halton Communities
Halton Region, Ontario, Canada, responded to their problems with alcohol and other drugs by mobilizing community resources to protect their youth. The result of their community efforts is this tool kit which can be adapted for use by other communities.
The Prevention Primer, prepared by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, is a well organized, easy to use reference for use by prevention specialists. It uses a public health approach to preventing alcohol, tobacco, and other drug problems. The topics are arranged in alphabetical order, with links to each subject.
Web of Addictions - Fact Sheets
This site features links to dozens of fact sheets developed by many different authors and organizations. All of the fact sheets are in the public domain and may be freely copied and used.
Articles, Education, and Research on Adolescent
Alcohol Use
The article provides a review of the research on adolescent alcohol use prevalence and risk factors, with sources dated 1995 and prior. [The copyright, by Ralph Kuehnel, Jr., does not further identify the author. Addictions & More, the web site containing this article, is a product of Debbi Kuehnel, LCSW, and Jim Jarvis, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, of St. Louis, MO.]
Adolescent Alcohol Abuse Linked To Trauma
This new article, published in the Doctor's Guide, suggests physical and/or sexual abuse may be a precursor of alcohol dependence or abuse in teens. The article references a study researchers at the University of Pittsburgh. [Copyright 1998 by P\S\L Consulting Group Inc., a medical opinion and marketing research agency based in Montreal, ON, CA.]
This fact sheet, published by the Institute of Alcohol Studies in 1997 in the United Kingdom, discusses the prevalence and attitudes surrounding teen alcohol use in England, demonstrating that concerns about adolescent use are shared internationally.
A brief look at causation by the University of Michigan Health System, this article links to others in their comprehensive site.
Dealing with Adolescent Experimentation
"Many adolescents experiment with alcohol, and there are a variety of reasons why they do so." This article presents parents and others close to teens who may be abusing alcohol with a practical tools to deal with the discovery and the circumstances that follow. This page was created and is maintained by Robert Westermeyer, Ph.D., (La Jolla, CA) and is part of a web site called HabitSmart, which promotes controlled drinking as one approach to alcoholism.
Dispelling Myths About Alcohol
"Kids develop all sorts of beliefs about alcohol, some accurate and some erroneous or distorted." This page presents common beliefs teens hold regarding alcohol, as well as the facts to refute them. This page was created and is maintained by Robert Westermeyer, Ph.D., (La Jolla, CA) and is part of a web site called HabitSmart.
This fact sheet features
three graphics that would adapt easily to other uses: A chart showing
pressures on young people to use drugs, a categorized listing of protective
factors, and a similar listing of risk factors. It is a product of the Halton,
Ontario, community project.
This article, another from the HabitSmart site, discussed modeling drinking behavior by parents, and the impact of inappropriate use of alcohol on children's future behavior.
National Longitudinal Study on Adolescent Health
This report discusses the findings of a longitudinal study linking risk factors at home, school, and within the individual to major health issues: emotional health, violence, substance abuse, and sexuality. The entire report is available on-line.
Target Audience: Teens
This short article, on the University of Michigan Health System site, discusses teen alcohol abuse prevalence and contains a brief self-screening instrument for teenagers.
This article contains factual information, simply presented about the physical and emotional effects of alcohol consumption. [Sponsored by the University of Michigan Health System.]
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