Crack Cocaine Education in the Public Schools: A Treatment Center and the Schools Unite

• NCJ Number: 111320
• Journal: Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education Volume: 32 Issue: 3 Dated: (Spring 1987) Pages: 65-70
• Author(s): G E Rohrer; R Handley; G J Riordan; R Stock; M Thomas
• Date Published: 1987
• Length: 6 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Program Description (Model)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This article describes a crack cocaine education project conducted by the Highlands County, Fla., school system in cooperation with the Florida Alcoholism Treatment Center.

Abstract

The project entailed bringing 10 patients being treated for cocaine addiction in a residential treatment center together with school students in Highland County to present drug information on crack awareness. The patients, who also had alcohol problems, were administered the Coopersmith Self Esteem Index at the Florida Alcoholism Treatment Center both before and after the school participation. Results showed a statistically significant increase in mean average scores with 7 of the 10 showing improvement. Evaluation of the educational effort revealed a constructive impact on the students. The model is recommended for other schools and treatment centers. 1 diagram and 5 references. (Author abstract modified)