The Student Drug-Testing Institute (SDTI) provides timely information on many aspects of student drug-testing (SDT) programs, including the necessary components of developing an SDT program, implementing a confidential and effective program, and sustaining a program to promote drug-free students for the future. Those interested in SDTI information and products may include: students, families, educators, drug testing companies, school board members, media, public officials, attorneys, SDT grantees, researchers and evaluators, athletic coaches, sponsors of extracurricular activities, medical and mental health professionals, state and local education agency employees, guidance counselors, and student assistance counselors.
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The 2008-09 PRIDE Survey found that students whose parents set rules against illicit drug use were less likely to report illegal drug use. Similar results were found for students with parents that punish them for illegal drug use. For more information, click here.
The 3rd Annual National Institute on Drug Abuse Chat Day will be held November 10, 2009. This event allows school children from across the nation to ask important questions related to drugs and addiction and receive candid information from experts and scientists. Check out the website for full transcripts of past Chat Days and information about this year's event.
In August 2009, the state of Illinois passed legislation expanding its mandatory athletic drug testing program. The new legislation allows the Illinois High School Association to randomly test athletes in public and private high schools during the regular season; previously only those athletes in playoff competition were subject to testing. It will also increase the number of students tested. For more information, please click here.
A survey administered by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse indicates that both the parental use of and parental attitude toward drugs and alcohol greatly influence teen drinking and drug abuse. According to the results, teens that have seen a parent intoxicated is twice as likely to get drunk themselves, and teens who believe their father is okay with their drinking are two and a half times more likely to get drunk themselves. To access the full report, click here.
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) administered by SAMHSA, most teens that misuse prescription drugs acquire them from family and friends for free. The second greatest source was purchasing such drugs from friends, family, and other contacts. For more information about this survey, click here.
State Information
When considering student drug testing at your school or school district, it is important to review information about your state's substance abuse resources. >> read more
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