“How Great is G.R.E.A.T. (Gang resistance education and training)?: A Review of the Article Detailing the School-Based Gang Prevention Program
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A 10 page overview of the G.R.E.A.T. program and the experimental design of a paper reviewing its effectiveness. G.R.E.A.T. is an in-school program which targets middle school age children in hopes of deterring their interest in joining gangs. Despite the program inconsistencies in design and presentation a national study conducted by researchers at U.S. Department of Justice’s, Crime and Justice Research, declares the study effective. This paper questions that conclusion, identifying numerous problems with the study itself and delineating the circumstances which make the study suspect. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: “How Great is G.R.E.A.T. (Gang resistance education and training)?: A Review of the Article Detailing the School-Based Gang Prevention Program

“The First Session with Substance Abusers”
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A 5 page analysis of the book “The First Session with Substance Abusers” by Nicholas A. Cummings and Janet L. Cummings. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: “The First Session with Substance Abusers”

"Crack" Use in Urban Schools
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(4 pp). The drug problem affects all types of students. All regions and all types of communities show high levels of drug use. Thirty percent of 1990 high school seniors in nonmetropolitan areas reported illicit drug use in the previous year, while the rate for seniors in large metropolitan areas was 33 percent. Although higher proportions of males are involved in illicit drug use, especially heavy drug use, the gap between the sexes is closing Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: "Crack" Use in Urban Schools

"Crack" Use in Urban Schools.
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(4 pp). The drug problem affects all types of students. All regions and all types of communities show high levels of drug use. Thirty percent of 1990 high school seniors in non-metropolitan areas reported illicit drug use in the previous year, while the rate for seniors in large metropolitan areas was 33 percent. Although higher proportions of males are involved in illicit drug use, especially heavy drug use, the gap between the sexes is closing Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: "Crack" Use in Urban Schools.

"Under the Influence"/ Milan and Ketcham
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A 7 page review of "Under the Influence: A Guide to the Myths and Realities of Alcoholism" by Dr. James R. Milam and Katherine Ketcham. The writer argues that despite the fact that this book was first published in 1981, it is still topical, instructive, comprehensive and an overall excellent text on alcoholism. No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: "Under the Influence"/ Milan and Ketcham

A Case Study in Domestic Abuse
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An 8 page overview of the issues which are inherent in domestic abuse. Uses a fictional family to illustrate these issues and possible mechanisms for resolution. Provides extensive statistics regarding the different forms and prevalence of domestic abuse. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Paper Title: A Case Study in Domestic Abuse

A Comparison of Drug Treatment Programs and Their Influence on Self-Esteem
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This 7 page paper examines Methadone treatment programs and acupuncture in the treatment of drug addiction. An example study is included. Self-esteem is discussed as it is influenced by addiction and treatment. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Paper Title: A Comparison of Drug Treatment Programs and Their Influence on Self-Esteem

A Definition for Alcoholism
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This 3 page paper examines different definitions of alcoholism. In the end, recommendations for evaluating alcoholics are made. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Paper Title: A Definition for Alcoholism

A History of Addiction Treatment and Treatment Delivery Systems
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This 4 page paper looks at the history of substance abuse treatment. The problem is looked at from the nineteenth century on, but a significant change in the 1980s is highlighted. Government involvement in the treatment of addiction and other problems are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Paper Title: A History of Addiction Treatment and Treatment Delivery Systems

A Personal Theory of Supervision in Substance Abuse
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A 9 page review of the elements of effective supervision. This paper relates those elements to the substance abuse therapeutic setting. The author identifies behavioral modification as the most effective approach to couple with effective supervisory theory both in relationships between the therapist and the patient and between the therapist and their supervisor. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Paper Title: A Personal Theory of Supervision in Substance Abuse