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A Preliminary Study Using the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory--Adolescent Form as an Outcome Measure With Adolescent Offenders. By: Coll, Kenneth M.; Juhnke, Gerald A.; Thobro, Patti; Haas, Robin. Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, Oct 2003, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p11, 12p; Abstract: The authors describe a preliminary study using the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory-Adolescent Form (SASSI-A; F. Miller, 1994) as an outcome measure with adolescent offenders. Results indicate that the SASSI-A can be successfully used as a treatment planning tool as well as a measure to evaluate programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]; (AN 11068765)

Outcome Evaluation of Adolescent Offender Psychosocial Development: A Comparative Study. Kenneth M Coll, Patti Thobro, Robin Haas. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education and Development. Alexandria: Fall 2006. Vol. 45, Iss. 2; pg. 208, 13 pgs; Abstract (Summary) This study examined differences in psychosocial development of adolescent offenders in a residential treatment program between early adolescents and midadolescents and boys and girls. The study also evaluated gains after 6 months of treatment. Results suggest focused developmental treatment for early adolescents and specifically targeted treatments for boys and girls. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

An Exploratory Study of Psychosocial Risk Behaviors of Adolescents Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Comparisons and Recommendations. Coll, Kenneth M.; Cutler, Martin M.; Thobro, Patti; Haas, Robin; Powell, Stephanie. American Annals of the Deaf: American Annals of the Deaf. Volume 154, Number 1, Spring 2009, pp. 30-35 (Article); Abstract The study compared psychosocial risk behaviors of adolescents who were deaf or hard of hearing with those of their hearing peers in a residential treatment facility. Statistically significant differences emerged between groups. The adolescents who were deaf or hard of hearing demonstrated clinically higher scores than those of their hearing peers on the psychosocial risk behaviors of risk to others, social and adaptive functioning, need for structure, aggression toward people and animals, destruction of property, theft and deceit, and rules violations. Implications and suggestions for helping professionals are included.

Exploring Wellness and the Rural Mental Health Counselor. Coll, Kenneth M.; Kovach, Trista; Cutler, Martin M.; Smith, Megan. Journal of Rural Community Psychology. Volume E10, (2), Fall 2007.

Family Disengagement of Youth Offenders: Implications for Counselors. Kenneth M. Coll, Gerald A. Juhnke, Patti Thobro, Robin Haas, and Megan Smith Robinson. The Family Journal, Vol. 16, No. 4, 359-363 (2008); Abstract This study investigated the differences among youth offenders for family engagement (as measured by the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales—III) and conduct-disordered behaviors (as measured by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders [4th ed., text revision] criteria) by means of the Youth Comprehensive Risk Assessment. Results indicated significant differences in conduct-disordered behaviors between youths with less familial engagement compared with youths with more family engagement. Resulting implications for counselors are included.

Risk Factors for Heavy Drinking and Associated Consequences in College Freshmen: Athletic Status and Adult Attachment. Doumas, Diana M.; Turrisi, Rob; Wright, Dale A., Sport Psychologist Dec2006, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p419 (English Abstract Available) Abstract: This study examined athletic status and adult attachment as risk factors for high-risk drinking in 249 freshmen. Results of hierarchical regression analyses indicated attachment avoidance was related positively to high-risk drinking for former high school and collegiate athletes, but related inversely to high-risk drinking for nonathletes. Further, athletes with high attachment avoidance reported the highest levels of heavy drinking and associated consequences. Findings suggest athletes with high attachment avoidance may use drinking as a coping strategy to manage discomfort associated with social situations and this strategy is likely an extension of patterns established in high school. Clinical implications include providing prevention programs for both high school and collegiate athletes, with an emphasis on targeting interpersonal avoidance and discomfort with relationships. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR

Reducing Heavy Drinking in Intercollegiate Athletes: Evaluation of a Web-Based Personalized Feedback Program. Doumas, Diana M.; Haustveit, Tonya, Sport Psychologist Jun2008, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p212 (English Abstract Available) Abstract: This study evaluated the efficacy of a Web-based personalized feedback program aimed at reducing drinking in freshman intercollegiate athletes. The program was offered through the Athletic Department freshman seminar at a NCAA Division I university. Seminar sections were randomly assigned to one of two conditions: Web-based personalized feedback (WPF) or Web-based education (WE). Assessment measures were completed at baseline, 6 weeks, and 3 months. Athletes were classified as high-risk or low-risk drinkers based on baseline reports of binge drinking. Results indicated for high-risk athletes, students in the WPF condition reported significantly greater reductions in drinking and changes in beliefs about peer drinking than those in the WE condition. In addition, reductions in drinking were related to reductions in peer drinking estimates for athletes in the WPF group. Findings provide initial support for the efficacy of Web-based personalized feedback for reducing the quantity and frequency of heavy drinking in freshman intercollegiate athletes. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR

Reducing Alcohol Use in First-Year University Students: Evaluation of a Web-Based Personalized Feedback Program. By: Doumas, Diana M.; Andersen, Lorna L.. Journal of College Counseling, Spring2009, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p18-32, 15p; Abstract: The efficacy of a Web-based personalized feedback program--electronic CHECK UP TO GO (e-CHUG), aimed at reducing heavy drinking in 1st-year university students--is evaluated. Results indicated that high-risk students in the e-CHUG group reported significantly greater reductions in weekly drinking quantity, frequency of drinking to intoxication, and occurrence of alcohol-related problems. Recommendations for integrating Web-based alcohol programs into a comprehensive prevention program are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]; (AN 37568652)

Preventing high-risk drinking in youth in the workplace: A web-based normative feedback program. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 34 (2008) 263– 271. Doumas, Diana M.; Hannah, Elizabeth. Abstract: This study evaluated the efficacy of an alcohol web-ased personalized feedback program delivered in the workplace to young adults. Participants (N = 124) were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: web-based feedback (WI), web-based feedback plus a 15-minute motivational interviewing session (MI), or a control group. Results indicated that participants in the intervention group (WI and MI conditions combined) reported significantly lower levels of drinking than those in the control group at a 30-day follow-up. This was particularly true for participants classified as high-risk drinkers at the baseline assessment. Similar results were found when comparing the WI condition to the control group. No differences were found between the WI and MI conditions, indicating that the addition of a 15-minute motivational interviewing session did not increase the efficacy of the web-based feedback program. Findings support the use of web-based feedback as a stand-alone alcohol prevention program for young adults in the workplace.

Evaluation of two Web-based alcohol interventions for mandated college students. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 36 (2009) 65–74. Doumas, Diana M.;McKinley, Lisa L.; Abstract: This study evaluated the efficacy of two Web-based interventions aimed at reducing heavy drinking in mandated college students. Mandated students were randomly assigned to one of two conditions: Web-based personalized normative feedback (WPNF) or Web-based education (WE). As predicted, results indicated that mandated students in the WPNF condition reported significantly greater reductions in weekly drinking quantity, peak alcohol consumption, and frequency of drinking to intoxication than students in the WE condition at a 30-day follow-up. Although not statistically significant, there was a similar trend for changes in alcohol-related problems. Mandated students in the WPNF group also reported significantly greater reductions in estimates of peer drinking from baseline to the follow-up assessment than students in the WE group. In addition, changes in estimates of peer drinking mediated the effect of the intervention on changes in drinking. Findings provide support for providing Web-based personalized normative feedback as an intervention program for mandated college students.

Distinguishing Between Higher and Lower Risk Youth Offenders: Applications for Practice. Coll, Kenneth M.; Stewart, Roger A..; Juhnke, Gerald A.; Thobro, Patti; Haas, Robin; Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling, Abstract: The article presents information on a study which focused on the systematic assessment of youth offenders in a residential treatment program to distinguish their higher and lower risk for mental health and delinquency-related problems. It provides a review of literature relating to the recognized risk factors associated with teenagers who offend. It also describes the development of a comprehensive risk assessment process that includes self-report and clinical assessment measures. It also discusses the implications for clinical work with offending teenagers.

High-Risk Drinking in College Athletes and Nonathletes Across the Academic Year. Diana M Doumas, Rob Turrisi, Kenneth M Coll, Kate Haralson. Journal of College Counseling. Alexandria: Fall 2007. Vol. 10, Iss. 2; p. 163 (12 pages)Abstract: This study compared heavy drinking and alcohol-related consequences between freshman student-athletes (n = 137) and nonathletes (n = 318). Differences in high-risk drinking between the fall and spring terms were also examined. Results indicated that student-athletes reported heavier drinking and higher levels of alcohol-related consequences than did nonathletes. In addition, student-athletes reported the highest levels of drinking and alcohol-related consequences in the spring term. Implications for college counseling prevention programming are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]; (AN 27689342)