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National Association for Children of Alcoholics, "Additional Links to Other Resources." National Association for Children of Alcoholics. 2008. National Association for Children of Alcoholics. 8 Jun 2008. <http://www.nacoa.org/links.htm#nonprofitorganizations>.
This site provided by the National Association for Children of Alcoholics offers links to non-profit agencies Web sites as well as government agencies Web sites. There are a broad variety of organizations featured including Alcoholics Anonymous and National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc (NCADD). The organizations are mainly help links for children who have alcoholic parents. A reporter could use this site as a starting point into the investigation of what different organizations have to offer to children with alcoholic parents.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, "Databases/ Resources." Alcohol and Alcohol Problems Science Database. December 2003. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. 8 Jun 2008. http://etoh.niaaa.nih.gov/
This database from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism provided an abundant amount of resources on alcohol related issues. The database offers links to PubMed, which has millions of medical research articles, the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information databases that cover areas such as alcohol marketing and a treatment resource database. There are also links to many research journals as well. This site would be of great use to any reporter who is writing a story on the subject of alcohol abuse. This database hosts numerous links to other databases and research materials that contain very useful information.
Anderson, David S. Ph. D. Promising Practices: Campus Alcohol Strategies . 2001. Fairfax, Va: George Mason University, 2001.
This sourcebook focuses on promoting healthy choices for college students in regards to alcohol use. It is part of a project that started in 1995 to help address college drinking problems. Many colleges and universities across the nation were surveyed and reviewed to help compile the most effective ways to address and reduce alcohol abuse on campus. Along with the Promising Practices book there is also an interactive Web site that has links to the campuses surveyed and other resources used in the production of the book. The main goal of the book is to provide guidelines, leadership and inspiration to those who are trying to help others having problems with alcohol. This sourcebook would be very useful for administration and residence life on college campuses. It can be very hard sometimes for people to address tough issues like alcohol abuse. This book would help these people who will have to interact with students who have fallen into addiction or just one night of overuse. Also this book contains many other resources that will also be helpful in gathering information on alcohol abuse across college campuses.
National Institute of Health. National Institute of Health Almanac. 2007 ed. 2007.
The National Institute of Health is a government organization that puts out an almanac annually about various health issues facing the country. The almanac contains a specific section from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism about the recent health discoveries on alcohol abuse. The Almanac contains research projects, data, surveys as well as national and international data. The Almanac would be very useful to reporters because they could add substantive data to a story. Also an annual story could be done about new health benefits or risks that have been discovered that year.
"Report on college substance abuse attacks culture of acceptance." Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Weekly. 19 (2007): 4-5.
In this brief essay the author explains some reasons why he or she feels there is an extensive amount of binge drinking on college campuses. The author points the finger mainly at university administration because the writer believes administration tends to look the other way instead of dealing with alcohol related problems first hand. The author feels there are not enough disciplinary actions being taken as well not enough educational programs for students to be informed about drinking consequences. Although this article features good points on alcohol abuse on college campuses, he or she seems to be biased against university administration. The article also makes very broad assumptions about all campuses. A reporter could use this story to investigate what type of educational programming colleges in their area provide for their students.
Pedersen, Eric R. "Partying Before the Party: Examining Prepartying Behavior Among College Students." Journal of American College Health Vol. 56 Issue 3. November/December 2007 237-245. 15 April 2008
This article is an examination of an activity college students participate in called “prepartying” or “pregaming.” “Prepartying” occurs usually in dorm rooms before students go out for the night to parties or events where they will then consume more alcohol. It is a very common way for college students to start out there night. This study from the Journal of American College Health surveyed 227 college students over a one month time frame. The results of the study gave great insight to motives for drinking and also revealed similarities between male and female “prepartying” patterns. This study also discusses the relationship between “prepartying” and negative consequences of drinking. This study would be helpful to confirm the negative effects of “prepartying” and binge drinking in general. The data includes an in-depth chart that maps out the average number of drinks men and women drink while “prepartying” and after they have gone out.
"Teen Binge Drinkers Risk Alcoholism and Social Exclusion as Adults." Teen Binge Drinkers Risk Alcoholism and Social Exclusion as Adults 17 Sept 2007 98. 8 Jun 2008
The article explains a study conducted over the past thirty years. Researchers monitor the health of more than 11,000 British children from 1970 until now to collect information on the effects of binge drinking on social issues and health issues in their later life. The study found that the subjects who drank more heavily in their younger years were more likely to drink and use illegal drugs in their later life as well. The people who were heavy binge drinkers at the age of 16 also were more likely to have a variety of other problems as well. This data could be used to make a story more credible. A reporter could also use this group data and apply it to other groups.
Talley, Tim. "US surgeon general promotes anti-underage drinking program." Associated Press State and Local Wire. 31 January 2008.
This article gives details on the risks of underage drinking. The U.S. Surgeon General was interviewed and gave his expert insight on consequences that can come of underage drinking such as unplanned sexual activity and violent behavior that can cause injury and even death. The article also addresses the server consequences that can occur from businesses selling alcohol to minors as well as minor’s illegally purchasing alcohol. The article also gives statistics on how many teens have tried alcohol at different ages. Seventy percent of teens have tried alcohol by the age of 18 which shows the immensity of the issue.
Farlow, Rita. "Teenagers Drinking A Lot More." The St. Petersburg Times. 04 April 2007, East ed.: Neighborhood Times 20.
This newspaper article details the progression of binge drinking towards heavier and more drinks and not more teens binge drinking. The articles is center on the Pinellas County Schools in Florida. Grade school and high school students were surveyed and alcohol was reported as the most common used drug among students. The article shows that not only are high students drinking alcohol but also young, grade school students are as well, which can have a great effect on their brains and development. Students also reported that they have driven in a car with a driver who had been drinking. The article would be a good start for a reporter in Pinellas County to investigate further into the details of the report. This article also shows that something needs to be done in this county to help keep alcohol and drugs off school grounds and out of the hands of such young children.
Steinberg , Paul. "The Hangover That Lasts; Binge Drinking." The International Herald Tribune [Washington]. 31 December 2007, 'natl. ed.: Opinion 6.
This article uses experimental data to depict the lasting effects that binge drinking in your early years of your life can cause. The University of North Carolina did research with lab rats to prove the cognitive damage years of binge drinking can cause. The study also stated that it is much more damaging to binge drink in your adolescent years than later in your life because your brain is still developing. This article is very important for adolescents who are engaging in this type of activity because they may not understand the damage they are doing to their body. The explanation of the research done really shows the validity of the data. This article could be useful for a health researcher so they can provide clear proof and explanations of the harm of binge drinking.
Tardiff, Joseph. Teen Alcoholism, 1st ed. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2008.
This book would be a useful resource for the topic of teen alcohol abuse because the book covers a broad variety of topics. It not only covers the basic effects and patterns but also how the media portrays underage drinking. The book also gives first- hand experiences of what can come of alcohol abuse. Many creditable sources contributed to the publication including the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and doctors. Joseph Tardiff is an author who has also written a book on the risks of using marijuana.
Lankford, Ronnie D. Alcohol Abuse, 1st ed. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2007
The book is a collection of essays covering issues from health benefits and harm, development, impulsive decisions from alcohol abuse, advertising, and how parents should handle their children’s alcohol intake. This book would be a very useful resource because it gives both sides of the issues it covers. For example one of the essays is titled “Alcohol advertising has no effect on underage drinking” and the next is titled “Alcohol advertising promotes underage drinking”. This would be a useful resource that would allow you to write a very balanced piece. Ronnie D. Lankford has also contributed article to various other publications including The Simon Magazine.
Harvey, HaiSong . Alcohol Abuse, 1st ed. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2003.
This book is a collection of essays that counter each other. The focus of this book is more on the disease of alcoholism itself and treatments. The contributing authors are doctors and psychologist in the field. Edward A. Dreyfus contributed the essay “Alcoholism is not a disease” to the book. Dr. Dreyfus is a respected physiologist in the alcohol abuse field. Thomas Curtis Chace is an alcohol abuse counselor who writes about the benefits of the Alcohol Anonymous group. This book could be useful for someone to better understand the disease of alcoholism.
