“Environmental clues as a factor in the processes of drug addiction, tolerance and relapse”
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An investigation into studies which have been conducted into the role played by classical conditioning in the processes of drug addiction and tolerance. The evidence strongly suggests that contextual or environmental clues have a significant part to play both in the way in which tolerance to drugs is developed and maintained, and that the rate of relapse amongst formerly abstaining addicts may be directly related to environmental factors as well as the physiological process of addiction.
Filename: JLaddictcond.doc

“How Great is G.R.E.A.T. (Gang resistance education and training)?: A Review of the Article Detailing the School-Based Gang Prevention Program
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A 10 page overview of the G.R.E.A.T. program and the experimental design of a paper reviewing its effectiveness. G.R.E.A.T. is an in-school program which targets middle school age children in hopes of deterring their interest in joining gangs. Despite the program inconsistencies in design and presentation a national study conducted by researchers at U.S. Department of Justice’s, Crime and Justice Research, declares the study effective. This paper questions that conclusion, identifying numerous problems with the study itself and delineating the circumstances which make the study suspect. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPgangPr.rtf

“The First Session with Substance Abusers”
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A 5 page analysis of the book “The First Session with Substance Abusers” by Nicholas A. Cummings and Janet L. Cummings. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAsubst.rtf