A mid-October investigation at Farmington (Michigan) High School uncovered illegal use of prescription drugs by at least 10 students. The investigation was prompted by a concerned parent who called the high school administration.

The juvenile department is dealing with the legal aspects of the investigation. As for the school disciplining the students, the high school administration is only allowed to hand out up to 10 days of suspension.

The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University found that prescription drug use in students ages 12- to 17-years-old increased by more than 200 percent between 1992 and 2003. Source: Daily Journal (MI)

Labels: schools, parental_involvement

Posted By: Aspen Education Group