Student Expulsions Raise Drug Concerns in PA Community
In Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania, 11 high school students have been expelled this year due to drug use or possession. This has raised concerns about the prevalence of drugs in the community, according to a recent article on the WTAE website:
The drugs of choice seem to be suboxone – which is used to help wean addicts of heroin – and Adderall – used to treat ADD and ADHD. Westmoreland County detectives told Channel 4 Action News that prescription pain pills are extremely popular among high school students, and abusing them can be deadly.The Hempfield school board plans to host a public forum Feb. 1, and others in the township have formed a committee to address the problem.
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