Abstract
Companion articles explore random drug testing programs in schools. The first article addresses random drug testing of students from a legal perspective. It describes legal issues and current case law regarding drug testing programs in schools and commonly asked questions regarding these programs. The second article addresses random drug testing of students from a practice perspective. It explores arguments for and against random drug testing programs and the role of the school nurse in policy and procedure development.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adolescent Behavior / psychology
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Child
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Child Behavior / psychology
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Diagnostic Tests, Routine
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Humans
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Mandatory Testing / legislation & jurisprudence*
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School Health Services / legislation & jurisprudence*
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School Health Services / organization & administration
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School Nursing / legislation & jurisprudence*
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School Nursing / standards
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Schools / legislation & jurisprudence
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Students / psychology
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Substance Abuse Detection / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Substance Abuse Detection / nursing*
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Substance Abuse Detection / statistics & numerical data
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Substance-Related Disorders / nursing*
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Substance-Related Disorders / prevention & control
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United States