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Crack Cocaine Education in the Public Schools: A Treatment Center and the Schools Unite

NCJ Number
111320
Journal
Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education Volume: 32 Issue: 3 Dated: (Spring 1987) Pages: 65-70
Author(s)
G E Rohrer; R Handley; G J Riordan; R Stock; M Thomas
Date Published
1987
Length
6 pages
Annotation
This article describes a crack cocaine education project conducted by the Highlands County, Fla., school system in cooperation with the Florida Alcoholism Treatment Center.
Abstract
The project entailed bringing 10 patients being treated for cocaine addiction in a residential treatment center together with school students in Highland County to present drug information on crack awareness. The patients, who also had alcohol problems, were administered the Coopersmith Self Esteem Index at the Florida Alcoholism Treatment Center both before and after the school participation. Results showed a statistically significant increase in mean average scores with 7 of the 10 showing improvement. Evaluation of the educational effort revealed a constructive impact on the students. The model is recommended for other schools and treatment centers. 1 diagram and 5 references. (Author abstract modified)