Drug education programs

In a defeat for medical marijuana advocates, the U.S. Supreme Court rules that the federal Controlled Substances Act precludes a medical necessity defense on the part of the Oakland, California, Cannabis Buyers Club. February Officials at the popular drug education program DARE admit that some of the techniques they have been using may be ineffective. They begin a process of reviewing research and revising the curriculum. 

Steroids can cause major problems, and most drug-education programs do not even discuss them. Clearly there is a need to make the public aware of the potential dangers of steroid abuse. 

National High Blood Pressure Education Program noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug peripheral resistance... 

The Drug Enforcement Administration has been supportive of a public education program about the diversion and sale of stimulants as drugs of abuse. At... 

The assessment and treatment of autistic disorder and other pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) requires a multidisciplinary team approach. Initial interventions are largely based on educational programming and behavior management principles, particularly for preschool- and school-aged children and adolescents. Speech therapy is usually essential and physical and occupational therapy are often needed as well. Despite these extensive therapeutic efforts, many children, adolescents, and adults with PDDs remain significantly impaired. Under these conditions, drug treatment is often necessary and appropriate. 

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) is the nation s largest and best-known drug abuse prevention and education organization. Its web site at http //www.dare.org offers reports of national and local DARE activities, resources, testimonials, and studies on the effectiveness of the program. (The latter should be balanced with critical studies, some of which are listed in chapter 7 under Drug Education.)... 

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