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ISSUE 11 of the DRUG AND ALCOHOL FINDINGS magazine first published in 2004 is now available free of
charge as downloadable PDFs (Adobe Acrobat files). Access by clicking this link:
http://findings.org.uk/issuesResults.php5?issueChoice=issue+11
or the BROWSE MAGAZINE link on the home page.
This message introduces you to the final set of NUGGETS, each of which analyses an important new
'what works' evaluation.
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FEMALE CRACK SMOKERS RESPOND WELL TO STANDARD HIV RISK-REDUCTION SESSIONS
Work among poor inner-city female drug users in Atlanta has shown the potential impact of just two
standard sessions addressing the sex- and drug-related HIV risk of crack smokers.
Choose FEMALE CRACK SMOKERS... from the issue 11 listing or go direct to:
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=nug_11_6.pdf
CHECK HOW YOUR FORMER PATIENTS ARE DOING
In this US study quarterly check-ups on former patients doubled the number of relapsers who returned
to treatment, in the end cutting the numbers still in need of help.
Choose CHECK HOW YOUR FORMER PATIENTS ARE DOING... from the issue 11 listing or go direct to:
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=nug_11_7.pdf
EARLY YEARS TEACHING BOOST PAYS OFF OVER SIX YEARS LATER
Six years later children from poor US families were far less likely to have tried heroin or cocaine
after an educational boost in their first year at school.
Choose EARLY YEARS TEACHING BOOST... from the issue 11 listing or go direct to:
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=nug_11_8.pdf
FAMILY CHECK-UP BUILDS ON TEACHERS' ABILITIES TO IDENTIFY PROBLEM PUPILS
Helping families of early adolescent pupils spotted by teachers as being at high risk of
developmental problems led two years later to reductions in substance use.
Choose FAMILY CHECK-UP... from the issue 11 listing or go direct to:
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=nug_11_9.pdf
BAR STAFF TRAINING CURBS ALCOHOL-RELATED VIOLENCE
Rather than the usual responsible serving approach, training in Toronto bars focused on aggression -
recognising and responding to warning signs, keeping cool, defusing incidents, and legal issues.
Choose SAFER BARS TRAINING... from the issue 11 listing or go direct to:
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=nug_11_10.pdf
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