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Measuring the Impact: Rising opioid abuse puts pressure on schools.

Authors :
McINTYRE, ERIN
Source :
Education Digest; Jan2017, Vol. 82 Issue 5, p4-11, 8p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article offers information on the negative impact of opioid abuse on students in school. Topics discussed include increased pressure on schools due to heroin overdose cases and regular drug testing for the safety of students, schools keeping overdose-reversing counter-drug naloxone and training nurses; and creating awareness among students on the usage of drugs in emergency situations.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0013127X
Volume :
82
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Education Digest
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
120215616