Response to inquiry on status of programs on alcohol in Los Angeles schools. Comments on lack of adequately trained leadership personnel, continual creation of crash programs and need to incorporate health education into total curriculum. (CJ)

Describes the community programs initiated in Rockland, Massachusetts to deal with drug abuse. (KH)

Brief discussion of problems engendered by hastily-contrived programs on drugs, together with suggested points to consider in devising acceptable program. Latter consist of: (a) long-term planning; (b) emphasis in elementary grades; (c) factual knowledge of, respect for drugs; (d) student involvement at secondary level. (CJ)

The project staff developed and evaluated nine instruction guides and tests, evaluated an innovative approach, conducted inservice staff education, constructed and refined pre and post-tests for all grades in five unified school districts. (Author)

Developmental program was well received by parents, teachers, and children. It was felt that offering instruction to children at young age is advantageous because of their more academic approach to subject matter. (Author/CJ)