2121 Substance Abuse Program
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMThe board recognizes that the abuse of alcohol, and the use and abuse of controlled illegal, addictive, or harmful substances including marajuana (cannabis) and anabolic steroids is a societal problem and may represent an impairment to the normal development, well-being and academic performance of students. To ensure the safety, health and well-being of all students, the board is committed to the development of a program which emphasizes drug and alcohol abuse prevention, intervention, aftercare support and necessary corrective actions. The program will address the legal, social and health consequences of drug and alcohol use, and provide information about effective techniques for resisting peer pressure to use illicit drugs or alcohol. The program will be age-appropriate and developmentally based for all students in all grades.
The board recognizes the effects to the school, home and community resulting from the abuse of alcohol and the use and abuse of controlled illegal, addictive or harmful substances including anabolic steroids. While the primary obligation to seek assistance rests with the student and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s), school staff shall work with the home and community to develop and implement an intervention program.
The superintendent is directed to develop and implement procedures to assess the scope of the problem of the use of addictive substances such as alcohol, drugs and nicotine, and to reduce and/or eliminate the problems associated with the use of alcohol, drugs and nicotine.
Parents and interested community members are encouraged to visit the school and/or classroom to observe classroom activities and review instructional materials. At the conclusion of each year, the district will evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
Cross References:
- Policy 5203 Staff Assistance Program
Legal References:
- RCW28A.210.310 Prohibition on use of tobacco products on school property
- 28A.170.075 Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention
- 20 U.S.C. 3171 et seq. Drug-free Schools and Community Act
- Title 21 Section 811 Controlled Substance Act
Adoption Date: 01.10.86
Stanwood-Camano School District
Revised: 05.28.87; 12.89; 10.17.90; 6.17.03; 8.2.16; 01.17.17