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[quote=Anonymous]A few thoughts.

First, from what I understand, St. Albans recommends that students who are struggling with alcohol/drug use talk to one of the school chaplains or counselors.  Under those circumstances there can be a wholly therapeutic and non-disciplinary response.  If the student is "caught" first I would assume that discipline does probably still apply but this is just a supposition.  Institutional responses to drug/alcohol use are tricky because some students have a problem/addiction/disease, and others don't and are choosing voluntarily to break rules.

Secondly, I think the original poster should ask the administration, or if there is a fear of "outing" a child with a problem at least consult the school handbook which addresses the school's policies with respect to drug and alcohol use.

Lastly, St. Albans is a day school (or 90+% day school).  In the end, ultimate responsibility for recognizing and addressing a drug or alcohol problem rests with families.  As a school rigorous academics, STA doesn't appear to have more of a problem than the norm for American high school culture of the affluent type, and maybe has somewhat less.  But all schools mirror society, so alcohol and drugs are certainly an issue that any parent at St. Albans (or elsewhere) needs to consider. [/quote]

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