Humans have been using plant-derived drugs for as long as they have recorded history. The purpose of this article was to assess the relation between meaning in life and drug abuse. An epidemiological, retrospective study was performed to compare personal meaning in life between a group of 49 individuals receiving inpatient treatment for drug abuse and a group of 49 matched, non-drug-abusing controls. Study participants in both groups completed the Purpose in Life Test and Life Attitude Profile-Revised. With both instruments, the inpatient drug-abusing Ss were found to have significantly lower levels of meaning in life. Drug treatment and primary prevention programs should consider giving some attention toward life meaning issues in their intervention strategies.
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP) is a new accrediting agency (September of 1981). The purpose of this study was to survey the accredited programs of CACREP. Department heads from these programs were asked to respond to a number of questions concerning the characteristics of their faculty, students, program, and admission criteria. The majority of departments reported that the accreditation procedure had a significant positive impact on their program. Descriptive data and general comments from the accredited departments are reported.
There are negative realities associated with aging, however the purpose of this article is to present factors that contribute to healthy aging, including maintaining an active role in life. A number of successful patterns of aging exist. Instead of reciting these lifestyles, the authors will highlight means in which persons can age, while maintaining their health. Unfortunately, the current literature and research is lacking in identifying positive aspects of aging. The authors hope that through summarizing the literature and bringing it into the forefront, this article may contribute to a resurgence of valuable research, energy, and study around the topic of healthy aging.
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