NCJ Number
129098
Date Published
1990
Length
98 pages
Annotation
This report presents the major findings and recommendations of the National Commission on Drug-Free Schools regarding the extent and nature of the drug problem in schools and appropriate interventions.
Abstract
The Commission identified two types of drug problems in American schools: use of illicit controlled drugs and use of alcohol and tobacco. In order to be effective school drug prevention programs need the support of the community, should begin as early as third grade, and require consistent enforcement of existing school anti-drug policies. The Commission advises funding agencies to only support school education and prevention programs that have been proven effective. Other recommendations focus on the establishment of afterschool activities and enrichment programs for students; use of community resources; teacher drug education programs; inclusion of moral and ethical issues in drug education curricula; and increase of funding from State, local, and private sources. In an effort to deal with the high tobacco and alcohol use, the Commission proposes increasing excise taxes, implementing Statewide campaigns against smoking and drinking, licensing of tobacco vendors, prohibiting of alcohol and tobacco advertising at State colleges and universities, and prohibiting use of alcohol at schools and school functions.