NCJ Number
147076
Date Published
1991
Length
62 pages
Annotation
The At-Risk Youth in Crisis Handbook Series is designed to promote interagency agreement on procedures for schools to follow in managing crisis situations with at-risk students; this volume focuses on student alcohol and drug use.
Abstract
The volume identifies behavioral indicators of student substance abuse, stages of abuse, procedures for handling drug use situations in general and health emergencies in particular, key components of effective confrontation, and policy development steps. Information on student alcohol and drug use is provided, and symptoms and indicators of harmful drug use and dependency are noted. Policy and procedural considerations in responding to five drug use situations are described: (1) confirmed use, possession, or sale; (2) suspected use, possession, or sale; (3) student self- referral; (4) substance use health emergency; and (5) student affected by another's use. The importance of substance abuse education and awareness training and alcohol and drug policy development is emphasized. Legal issues associated with preventing student alcohol and drug use are discussed, along with community resources available in Oregon. 13 references and 11 footnotes