The Syracuse, New York, school system is floodlighting its schools at night to discourage vandalism. (RA)

The first year of a high school dropout prevention program upgraded the academic achievement of its participants and markedly improved their classroom behavior. (CK)

Elevator vandalism has increased recently. Suggestions are offered for reducing the problem. (MLF)

This study collected self-report drug use information from 70 adult "club rave" attendees. Eighty-six percent of the respondents reported lifetime ecstasy use, 51 percent reported 30-day use, and 30 percent reported using ecstasy within the two days preceding the interview. Findings suggest that rave attendees may be an important…

The authors address adolescent violence by promoting holistic health before symptoms occur and by using strength-based interventions to combat problems that already exist. A wellness model is presented, as is a discussion of research on the components of the model that are related to violence and violence prevention with adolescents. (Contains 49…

The Human Genome Project is brining new opportunities to predict and prevent diseases. Although pediatric nurses are the closest to these developments, most nurses will encounter genetic aspects of practice and must understand the basic science and its ethical, legal, and social dimensions. (Includes commentary by Peter Birchenall.) (SK)

Describes current research on prevalence and patterns of substance use and abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations. Examines potential risk and protective factors associated with substance abuse in these populations and discusses implications for prevention, including prevention research. (Contains 160 references.) (GCP)

This article defines frostbite, explains the mechanism by which frostbite injures the body, suggests preventive measures, and describes treatment of superficial and deep frostbite. (IAH)

Describes Relapse Prevention as therapeutic modality, based on Social Learning Theory, used to prevent relapse for individuals who have completed treatment for substance abuse behaviors. Outlines relapse prevention theory and suggests various components of model be incorporated into alcohol education curricula. Outlines teaching strategies to…

Discusses key decisions made by mental health staff in the assessment and treatment of suicidal patients in hospitals and clinics. Clarifies the decision process for issues such as hospitalization, timing of discharge, institution of special observation and precautions, choices among treatment modalities, and the role of policy and procedure…

Strategies for warding off insects during outdoor activities include wearing thick, densely woven clothing in light brown or green colors; wearing clothing with tight cuffs to restrict access; and avoiding soaps, lotions, and other products with strong odors that attract insects. Repellents should be considered when skin must be exposed. (LP)

Asserts that psychache (mental pain) has life of its own and is separate from study of the brain. Contends that, unless suicidology asserts and maintains the position that suicide is essentially psychachical and that the main focus of suicidal action is in the mind, it will lose its identity and usefulness. (Author/NB)

Youthful drinkers (N=315) were studied to examine the relationship between three alcohol expectancies as measured by the Alcohol Expectancy Questionnaire and three drinking situation subscales from the Drinking Context Scale. Discusses results of data analysis and practice implications for work with youthful drinkers. (MKA)

The disparity between counseling's philosophy of primary prevention and counselor education practices was studied. Faculty attitudes toward prevention and their perceptions of the reasons for the disparity were surveyed (N=161). Results are presented. Implications for counseling and recommendations are considered from the point of view of "virtue…