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Book on Drug Education in Schools

  • Research program: Prevention and early intervention
  • Project status: Completed
  • Start date: February 2003
  • Expected end date: April 2006
  • Completion date: June 2006
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Project Description

This project involves producing an edited book on school based drug educationThe book is written by an international team of authors with extensive career experience in the drugs field. The extent and consistency of drug use within Western Society are outlined, as is an Australian perspective on the history of drug education. Research findings from around the world are brought together to present an up-to-date account of the achievements and limitations of contemporary drug education Effective approaches and the circumstances in which they are most likely to succeed are identified. The book suggests that drug education is worthwhile when it is based on a practical understanding of young people, drug use and sound education methods, and is undertaken by skilled school staff, working in a supportive environment.

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  • Chief Investigator: Richard Midford, Curtin University
  • Chief Investigator: Geoff Munro, Alcohol and Drug Foundation
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Related Publications

Midford, R. and Munro, G. (eds.) (2006). Drug education in schools: Searching for the silver bullet. IP communications, Melbourne. [M57]

Midford, R. (2006). Looking to the future: Providing a basis for effective school drug education. In Midford, R. and Munro, G. (eds.) Drug education in schools: searching for the silver bullet. IP Communications, Melbourne. [CH138]

Midford, R. and Munro, G. (2006). Preface. In Midford, R. and Munro, G. (eds.) Drug education in schools: Searching for the silver bullet. IP Communications, Melbourne. [CH137]

Midford, R., Pettingell, J. and Stothard, B. (2006). The history of drug education: An Australian perspective. In Midford, R. and Munro, G. (eds.) Drug education in schools: Searching for the silver bullet. IP Communications, Melbourne. [CH145]