ADOLESCENTS AND SUBSTANCE-ABUSE TESTING - CONSIDERATION OF TREATMENT MODELS

Substance abuse testing and treatment programs for adolescents using d rugs are receiving increased attention on high school campuses. Many p olicymakers question drug testing and the treatment models for adolesc ent substance abusers. This paper explores the impact of drug testing. Treatment models and approaches for substance abuse are presented. It is recommended that treatment counselors explore drug testing in rela tionship to treatment models for substance use. We advise counselors t o consider comprehensive programs for adolescents based on their belie f systems and values assigned to moral, medical and social models of t reatment.