Preventing Substance Use in Young Athletes
By Ray Tricker, Ph.D.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 3, Number 2, 1996, Pages 6-9
Abstract:
Dr. Ray Tricker of Oregon State University writes about the prevention of substance abuse in athletes. Dr. Tricker discusses primary, secondary and tertiary prevention approaches to drug use and examines athlete alcohol and other drug use using the Public Health Model of Prevention. He then examines several theoretically based approaches to prevention including The Information Model, The Individual Deficiency Model, and The Social Pressures Model. He concludes by including guidelines on recognizing the symptoms of drug use and offers suggestions for coaches and athletes when they feel a team mate may be using drugs.
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This article can be found in the issue:
Athlete Alcohol and Drug Use
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 3, Number 2, 1996
Society has held numerous myths concerning the drinking and drug-related habits of athletes. Assuming that athletes tend to avoid alcohol and other drugs because they are in training or don't have the time to become involved are two such myths. In this issue of The Prevention Researcher several noted professionals in the field of athlete alcohol and drug use examine the problem.
This issue also featured these articles:
- • Alcohol Use Among High School Athletes, Pages 1-3
- • Preventing Substance Use in Young Athletes, Pages 6-9
- • Psychological Factors in Athletes' Substance Use, Pages 3-5
- • Sports, Drugs, & Other Societal Reflections, Pages 10-11
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