Information & Resources for Educators

Class presentations are available. To request a DrugFree AZ presentation at your school please click on the link on the home page to fill out the 'Presentation/Event Request Form'.  Someone from DrugFree Arizona will contact you shortly after the form is submitted.  For questions or additional information please contact...

Marylee McClure

Crime Prevention Media Coordinator

[email protected]

602-372-4552

 

SIGNS OF DRUG USE IN KIDS & TEENS

If you see more than one of these signs in a student, there is a chance he or she is using drugs:

  • Changes in attendance or tardiness at school
  • Truancy at school
  • Changes in attitude toward parents and teachers
  • Changes in physical appearance or grooming
  • Changes in schoolwork or grades
  • Sudden outbursts of anger
  • "Hanging around" with a different group of friends
  • Changes in appetite

For more detailed information on the signs of drug use and how specific drugs can effect the body, choose a drug from the menu of links by clicking here.

HOW TO REPORT DRUG USE

Many schools throughout Arizona have a School Resource Officer (SRO) on campus. However, it is also the responsibility of the teacher to report drug use. Failure to do so could result in a Class 3 Misdemeanor.

A.R.S. 13-3411-F states:
All school personnel who observe a violation of this section shall immediately report the violation to a school administrator. The administrator shall immediately report the violation to a peace officer. It is unlawful for any school personnel or school administrator to fail to report a violation as prescribed in this section.

Many districts have additional required procedures. If you are unclear about the policies regarding the reporting of drug use in your district, please see you administrator for further help.

Links

Resources for Teachers - A list of links to other drug prevention-related sites.