ERIC ED328850: A Survey of Alcohol and pdf

ERIC ED328850: A Survey of Alcohol and

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The Nevada Department of Education administered a survey to a sample of students (N=16,937) in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12, to collect baseline data on the pervasiveness of drug and alcohol use. The survey looked at use and user characteristics. Indicators of use included abuse, familiarity with others who use, and ease of access. User characteristics included age of first drink, trouble with the law, future aspirations, use and availability in the home and role of the school. The results found that alcohol was the number one drug of abuse, and that there was a greater attitudinal tolerance for this drug among students and parents. Patterns of usage and age of onset indicated that prevention programs with a “don’t start” message must begin well before the sixth grade. Also, students appeared to have an inflated belief regarding the extent of drug use by peers, and peer influences increased with age.

Sources of influence included home, school and especially the media. Also, many youths were aware of substance abuse problems among family and friends. (90 tables) (LLL

• Creator/s: ERIC
• Date: 1990-05
• Year: 1990
• Book Topics/Themes: ERIC Archive, Drinking, Drug Use, Health Education, Intermediate Grades, Needs Assessment, Prevention, Program Development, School Surveys, Secondary Education, Student Attitudes

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