The publications in the following list that are followed by an (a) or
(b) are available from these organizations:
(a) National Federation of Parents for Drug-Free Youth (NFP), 8730
Georgia Avenue, Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone
tollfree nationwide 1-800-554-KIDS or, in the Washington, DC area,
585-KIDS.
(b) Parents' Resource Institute for Drug Education, Inc. (PRIDE),
Woodruff Bldg., Suite 1002, 100 Edgewood Avenue, Atlanta, GA
30303. Telephone tollfree nationwide 1-800-241-9746.
_Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Abuse_, by Donald I. MacDonald, 1984. A
200-page book on stages of drug involvement, drugs, diagnosis, and
treatment. The author, a pediatrician who experienced the problem in
his own family, addresses physicians and parents. Year Book Publishers,
35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601. Telephone 1-800-621-9262.
Paperback, $15.95.
_Courtwatch Manual_. A 111-page manual explains the court system, the
criminal justice process, Courtwatch activities, and what can be done
before and after a criminal is sentenced. Washington Legal Foundation,
1705 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Enclose $2.00 for postage and
handling.
_Drug Use Among American High School Students, College Students, and
Other Young Adults: National Trends Through 1985_, by Jerald G.
Bachman, Lloyd D. Johnson, and Patrick M. O'Malley, 1986. A 237-page
book reporting on trends in drug use and attitudes of high school
seniors, based on an annual survey conducted since 1975. The National
Institute on Drug Abuse, Rockville, MD 20857, ADM 86-1450. Single
copies are available free.
_Getting Tough on Gateway Drugs_, by Robert DuPont, Jr., 1984. A
330-page book describing the drug problem, the drug-dependence
syndrome, the gateway drugs, and ways that families can prevent and
treat drug problems. American Psychiatric Press Inc., paperback, $7.95
(a)(b).
_Gone Way Down, Teenage Drug-Use Is a Disease_, by Miller Newton, 1981.
A 72-page book describing the stages of adolescent drug use. American
Studies Press, paperback, $2.95(a).
_How to Talk to Your Kids About Growing up Without Drugs and Alcohol._
A videotape that offers a practical, easy-to-follow approach to improve
family communications, particularly on the subject of adolescent drug
and alcohol use. It includes interviews with experts in the field.
$23.00(a).
_Kids and Drugs: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals_, by Joyce
Tobias, 1986. A 96-page handbook about adolescent drug and alcohol use,
the effects of drugs and the drug culture, stages of chemical use,
parent groups and their creation and maintenance, and resources
available to parents and professionals. PANDA Press, 4111 Watkins
Trail, Annandale, VA 22003. Telephone (703) 750-9285, paperback, $3.95
(volume discounts).
_Marijuana Alert_, by Peggy Mann, 1985. A 526-page book about
marijuana: the crisis, health hazards, and activities of parent groups,
industry, and government. McGraw-Hill Paperbacks, $15.95(a)(b).
_Not My Kid_, by Beth Polson and Miller Newton, 1984. A 224-page guide
for parents to aid in prevention, recognition, and treatment of
adolescent chemical use. It is especially strong on overcoming denial
and recognizing problems, with numerous personal vignettes. Avon
Paperback Books, #69997-4, $2.95; hardcover, $15.95(b).
_Parents, Peers and Pot_, by Marsha Manatt, 1979. A 96-page book that
recounts the evolution of the drug culture, the development of the
first parent peer group, actions for parents to take, and information
on marijuana. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, $3.00(b).
_Parents, Peers and Pot II: Parents in Action_, by Marsha Manatt, 1983.
A 160-page book that describes the formation of parent groups in rural,
suburban, and urban communities. U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, $1.00(b).
_Peer Pressure Reversal_, by Sharon Scott, 1985. A 183-page guidebook
for parents, teachers, and concerned citizens to enable them to provide
peer pressure reversal skills to children. Human Resource Development
Center, Amherst, MA, $9.95(a)(b).
_Pot Safari_, by Peggy Mann, 1982. For parents and teenagers.
Distinguished research scientists are interviewed on the subject of
marijuana. Woodmere Press, New York, NY, $6.95(a)(b).
_Strategies for Controlling Adolescent Drug Use_, by J. Michael Polich
et al., 1984. A 196-page book that reviews the scientific literature on
the nature of drug use and the effectiveness of drug law enforcement,
treatment, and prevention programs. The Rand Corporation, 1700 Main
Street, P.O. Box 2138, Santa Monica, CA 90406-2138, paperback, $15.00.
_Team Up for Drug Prevention With America's Young Athletes._ A free
booklet for coaches that includes alcohol and drug information, reasons
why athletes use drugs, suggested activities for coaches, a prevention
program, a survey for athletes and coaches, and sample letters to
parents. Drug Enforcement Administration, Public Affairs Staff, 1405 I
Street, NW, Washington, DC 20537.