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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Service-Learning: Selected Resources

This bibliography highlights how service-learning is being used to assist with drug and alcohol abuse prevention.

Source: National Service-Learning Clearinghouse, October 2008.


Allen, S. (1997). Teen power: A guide to involving youth in your drug free alliance. Madison, WI: Alliance for a Drug-Free Wisconsin.

Brounstein, P., & Zweig, J. (1999). Understanding substance abuse prevention: Toward the 21st century: A primer on effective programs. Washington, DC: DHHS.

California Department of Education. (1991). Not schools alone. Guidelines for schools and communities to prevent the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs among children and youth. Sacramento, CA: Author.

McNamara, K. (2000). Outcomes associated with service involvement among disengaged youth. Journal of Drug Education, 30(2), 229-245.

Pike, R. W. (1996). Facing substance abuse: Discussion starting skits for teenagers. San Jose, CA: Resource Publications.

RMC Research Corporation. (2002). Linking service-learning and No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 title IV: Safe and drug free schools and communities. Retrieved from http://dese.mo.gov/divcareered/Service-Learning/Linking_IV.pdf

Thompson, G., Lyman, S., Childers, K., & Taylor, P. (2002, March-April). Strategy for alcohol abuse education: A service learning model within a course curriculum. Journal of Health Education, 33(2), 88-93.

University of Tennessee. (2007). Learn and Serve America meth free Tennessee: Youth edition, evaluation report #1. Nashville, TN: Volunteer Tennessee.

University of Tennessee. (2008). Learn and Serve America meth free Tennessee: Youth edition, evaluation report #2. Nashville, TN: Volunteer Tennessee.

U.S. Department of Education. (1994). Beyond prevention curricula: A guide to developing alternative activities programs. Washington, DC: Author.

 

Links

Building a Healthy Community: Meth Abuse

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information

National Institute on Drug Abuse

The Partnership for a Drug-Free American

National Institute on Alcohol Awareness and Alcoholism