Intervening with the adolescent involved in substance abuse.
The problem of drug abuse in the school and the detrimental effects of drug use on the student's ability to concentrate, to remain involved in school work, and to relate to others has been well documented. However, the identification of the problem is only part of the solution. Intervening once a student has been identified as a "user" of an illegal substance is the rest of the problem. Members of the school health team are in a pivotal position to intervene and provide alternatives for the student and the family.
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D012572:School Health Services; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*