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[quote=Anonymous]Why so angry, PP 11:45?  Multiple posters have talked about the chaplains and counselors at STA -- that is the avenue for faculty (in or out of the dorm)  or the students themselves, or their friends, to report concerns about drug use, whether by boarding or day students.  If under the "where there's smoke there's fire" analogy the warning smoke is the sweet smell of weed, bad luck: past experience shows that the student will be asked to leave for the year or permanently.

The school sent out a letter to parents this year about its drug and alcohol policies; I suggest you get a copy and it will probably answer your concerns more than anonymous posters (me included) on DCUM.  Maybe get a friend to ask for it if you're afraid it will suggest you have a drug-using child.

I'm out of my teenage years but generally my recollection is that most of our alcohol/drug use was to have fun; break rules; and not because we were addicted.  So for every student with an addiction today I will give you many more who are bored teens looking to have a little risky fun -- if they do it on campus they are more bored and looking for more risk.  If they get caught, they know the consequences and it's not unfair to hold them to 'em.  For students with a real medical problem, that is sad, but getting caught and disciplined might also be the first step in the family recognizing a problem and acting upon it.

Drugs and alcohol use are significant issues for teens in our society; we need to all take responsibility for education and then dealing with problems when they arise.

Peace out.
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