Random Drug Testing Part 2

Random Drug Testing part 2 – DRUGS IN SCHOOLS Following its recent expose on drug deals in some bars in Metro Manila, Reporter’s Notebook now focuses on the rising cases of drug abuse in schools. The Dangerous Drugs Board revealed that about half a million kids aged fourteen and below were found out to be using illegal drugs. Recently, the government started implementing random drug tests in schools as a response to the problem. Human rights advocates are wary, however, as this procedure may infringe on the rights of the students. Are drug tests the solution or is this just a knee-jerk reaction to the problem of drug use in schools?

Prevention of substance abuse needs emphasis

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Substance abuse prevention programmes have identified the risk factors existing at the individual, family, school, and community levels that put young people at greater risk for alcohol and drug abuse, and have incorporated protective factors that … Read more on Daily Nation

Attorney General Host Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention in Bullitt and Marion …

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General Conway hosted his Keep Kentucky Kids Safe prescription drug abuse awareness program at North Bullitt High School, which included students from nearby Hebron Middle School, and Marion County High School, where the program was broadcast … Read more on SurfKY News