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Twohig, Michael P.; Shoenberger, Deacon; Hayes, Steven C. – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2007
In this investigation, 3 adults who met criteria for marijuana dependence were treated using an abbreviated version of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The treatment was delivered in eight weekly 90-min individual sessions. The effects of the intervention were assessed using a nonconcurrent multiple baseline across participants design.…
Descriptors: Marijuana, Therapy, Depression (Psychology), Anxiety
Finkle, Bryan S., Ed.; And Others – 1990
The Division of Applied Research of the National Institute on Drug Abuse sponsored a Consensus Conference at which key technical, scientific, and procedural issues of employee drug testing could be discussed. The conference, which included politicians and government officials; representatives of business, industry, and labor; and laboratory…
Descriptors: Drug Use, Drug Use Testing, Employees, Personnel Policy
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Anderson, Craig – Journal of Chemical Education, 2005
The majority of drug testings are first done with some kind of qualitative presumptive tests. After the qualitative presumptive tests are performed, a confirmatory test is necessary which demonstrates to the students the rigor needed to conclusively identify a substance.
Descriptors: Drug Use Testing, Identification, Audits (Verification), Science Education
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Cunniff, Judith; Cunniff, Daniel T.; Kay, Kenneth D. – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2008
There is a drug crisis in the United States that is growing at an alarming rate. Its participants work in our businesses, government agencies, and schools. California leads the nation in drug use and until recently, Fresno County was the leader in methamphetamine production. This drug crisis is having a paralyzing effect causing loss of income,…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Stimulants, Social Problems, Prevention
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Stone, Karen; Thompson, Judith R. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1989
Addresses some of the controversies and illustrates the historical background of drug testing and what the different drug tests are. Also outlines some national statistics and opinions on drug testing and the results of a survey taken of a Louisiana population dealing with this issue. (NB)
Descriptors: Drug Use Testing, History, Moral Issues, Opinions
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Burleson, Joseph A.; Kaminer, Yifrah – Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 2006
The association of and difference between urinalysis, self and parent collateral-report of alcohol and substance use at baseline, 3 and 9-month follow-up was assessed for 88 male and female adolescents from a treatment study. While urinalyses rates were higher than self and collateral-report, urinalyses and self-report did not differ significantly…
Descriptors: Drug Use, Adolescents, Drinking, Marijuana
Crowe, Ann H. – 1998
The first step of effective intervention with delinquent youth is to identify youth who are engaged in using alcohol and other drugs. This document reviews the American Correctional Association and the Institute for Behavior and Health, Inc. ACA/IBH and The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) projects that investigated innovative and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drug Abuse, Drug Use Testing, Juvenile Justice
American Probation and Parole Association, Lexington, KY. – 1992
This document, intended as a resource manual, provides guidelines on drug testing. These topics are covered: (1) National Institute on Drug Abuse guidelines applicability; (2) introduction to legal issues, drug testing in juvenile probation and parole, and juvenile law; (3) mission of a juvenile parole agency; (4) purpose of testing; (5) drug…
Descriptors: Delinquency, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Drug Abuse, Drug Use Testing
Moriarty, Dick; And Others – 1991
This paper presents the results from the Dubin Inquiry Report (1990) into drug abuse for athletic purposes. The inquiry involved testimonies from 48 steroid users, and from coaches, sport administrators, medical doctors, sport scientists, and International Olympic Committee representatives. Recommendations from the Dubin Report include: (1)…
Descriptors: Athletics, Drug Abuse, Drug Use Testing, Foreign Countries
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James, William H.; Moore, David D. – Journal of Drug Education, 1999
Examines the relationship between gender and drug use among adolescents using diagnostic assessments and biochemical analyses of urine samples. Statistical significance was found in the relationship between gender and marijuana use. The study confirms that more research is needed in this area. (Author/MKA)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drug Use, Drug Use Testing, Evaluation
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James, William H.; Moore, David D. – Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 1997
Study examines the use of urine screening as a clinical diagnostic procedure to assess and monitor adolescents in a school-based outpatient program (N=296). Random screening provides little information regarding diagnostic level and pattern of drug use; however it may be helpful in bringing about positive behavior change. (EMK)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Drug Abuse, Drug Rehabilitation
Davis, Alison – National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), 2006
This publication discusses the many different ways medicines work in the body and how this information guides the hunt for drugs of the future. The science of pharmacology--understanding the basics of how our bodies react to medicines and how medicines affect our bodies--is already a vital part of 21st-century research. Pharmacology is a broad…
Descriptors: Human Body, Biomedicine, Narcotics, Pharmacology
Brick, John – 1990
Marijuana or Cannabis is a weed which grows in many different parts of the world. The plant may be altered into different forms to allow various forms of ingestion. Although marijuana's psychoactive properties have been known for almost 5,000 years, the plant first attracted public attention in the United States during the first half of this…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Use Testing, Etiology, Illegal Drug Use
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Hartwell, Tyler D.; And Others – Monthly Labor Review, 1996
Drug testing continues to develop as a popular strategy to control substance abuse in the workplace. The incidence of testing is partially based on the type of worksite, characteristics of employees, and policies of the company. (Author)
Descriptors: Drug Use Testing, Employment Problems, Personnel Policy, Substance Abuse
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Yacoubian, George S., Jr. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 2001
Study compared marijuana urinalysis results to self-reported marijuana use from 33,313 juvenile arrestees surveyed through the Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring Program (ADAM) between 1991 and 1997. While strength of agreement between the two measures varied by jurisdiction, intrajurisdictional agreements were consistent over time. Findings suggest…
Descriptors: Drug Use Testing, Illegal Drug Use, Marijuana, Measures (Individuals)
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