Athlete Alcohol and Drug Use
The Prevention Researcher, Volume 3, Number 2, 1996, Item# 32
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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.
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Articles in this issue:
Alcohol Use Among High School Athletes
By Christopher N. Carr, Ph.D., Shannon R. Kennedy, Ph.D., & Kenneth M. Dimick, Ph.D.
Preventing Substance Use in Young Athletes
By Ray Tricker, Ph.D.
Psychological Factors in Athletes' Substance Use
By Steven R. Heyman, Ph.D.
Sports, Drugs, & Other Societal Reflections
By Steven Ungerleider, Ph.D.
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