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School Nurses and Educators
This page contains materials for use with nurses, teachers, and other school personnel who may interact with or counsel teenaged students about drug abuse. It includes the following:
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 A handout for students regarding the dangers of drug abuse, myths about drug use, and other related facts
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 A publication advising school administrators on why and how to plan and implement a student drug-testing program |
 A lesson plan from Dr. Nora Volkow, the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, for student education regarding drug abuse
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 A 2007 report from the President's Office of National Drug Control Policy describing recent trends in adolescent prescription drug misuse
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 A chart summarizing the most abused drugs and their potential effects
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 A 2008 report from the President's Office of National Drug Control Policy describing recent trends in adolescent prescription drug misuse |
 A pamphlet from the National Institute on Drug Abuse on drug abuse and addiction |
 A sample of a student self-medication agreement with the school nurse regarding the self-medicating student's responsibilities
(also available in MS Word format) |
 Supplement to the June 2008 Journal of School Nursing - coordinates with this toolkit - 2.0 CNE Contact Hours |
In respond to the growing problem of prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse, D.A.R.E. America, in cooperation with Abbott Laboratories and Consumer Healthcare Products Association, introduced High School and Parent/Community lessons to fight drug abuse. Click here to order your copy. (member login required) |
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