A followup study of students who participated in an anti-dropout program in high school reveals that it was successful. (JD)

Some of the problems include differences in philosophy, nontherapeutic aspects of the prison environment, dependency on the prison environment, and unique staff problems. The authors conclude that changes can be made and effective treatment can exist within the correctional setting. (Author)

A prenatal training program as described here can help to prevent some birth defects by providing important information. (MM)

A unique approach to dealing with truancy gives students "instant" credit for work completed at the end of each marking period. (Author/MLF)

Some evidence is given that the great majority of mentally retarded persons at risk of unwanted pregnancy are capable of giving an informed consent for sterilization. (Author/SBH)

It is important for the prevention of alcohol abuse to agree on standards of responsible alcohol-related behaviors that contribute to the enhancement of health as well as the prevention of problems. (MM)

This paper uses the infectious disease model as an approach to the prevention of narcotic or poly drug abuse. It lists and discusses productive and counterproductive educational techniques on the basis of research findings and international reports on the outcomes of effective and counterproductive programs. (Author)

The attack of mosquitos, black flies, chiggers, ticks, bees, scorpions and spiders is described and prevention and treatment of these bites and stings are given by this physician. (MDR)

Specifications for developing a key controlled security system. (MLF)

A proper physical education program can be instrumental in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of obesity. (MB)

Describes an alternative program designed to recapture dropouts and integrate them back into the regular school program. (IRT)

Considers voluntary first home buying as a stressful event in the life cycle of the family whether or not that move involves relocating to another city or state. Focuses on how this major transition affects the couple relationship of the first time home buyers. (ABB)

Summarizes types and incidence of child abuse. Lists warning signs for camp staff, nurses, and counselors to identify possible abused campers. Gives procedures for identifying suspected camper's abuse at home. Outlines procedures for reporting child abuse incidents. Offers suggestions to alleviate undue stress on staff, especially in camps for…

The Recovery of Hope divorce prevention program addresses the problem of couples entering marriage enrichment events whose distress levels indicated a need for therapy rather than enrichment. An ex post facto evaluation of 34 wives and 27 husbands indicated program completion appeared to assist couples in either improving their relationship or in…

Compared to hospitalized patients (N=100) who had not fallen, 100 hospitalized patients who had fallen were more likely to have had a previous fall, presence of a secondary diagnosis, intravenous therapy, impaired gait, used walking aids, and poor mental states. Identifies three types of falls (physiological anticipated, physiological…