Abstract
In reviewing some of the background information regarding the extent of drug abuse and the types of measures presently being used, this article describes in more detail the role of the school in drug abuse.
It is the contention of this writer that the school cannot be effective in this area unless its role is clearly defined. Such factors as the teacher, the school, decision-making, law-enforcing and motivation are, among others, briefly discussed.
Emphasis is placed on drug education from the viewpoint of youth, whereby the objectives should relate to students' use or abuse of drugs and not in programming students to behave in a predetermined manner (determined by those, other than students).
In addition, the school's relationship and the responsibilities of other institutions within the society are identified and reviewed.
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