School board discusses drug testing
“During that 30 days they would have to get enrolled into a drug counseling program,” said Moyers. “We have forms for parents and students to fill out and also be signed by a drug counselor showing proof they have enrolled and underwent the proper course. Read more on Daily Journal Online

Local law enforcement, doctors, judges express concern over plight of mentally ill
“They take these drugs because they feel better on them. Some just get off … The mental health clinic prescribes medicine and they do their best to make sure they take their medication, but jail is not set up for counseling like in a treatment … Read more on Monroe News Star

Guest Column: 'Substance abuse' is not a crime
If Alcoholics Anonymous doesn't work for you, motivational counseling and group therapies provide alternative treatment approaches. Now what happens if the drug of choice is heroin, cocaine or methamphetamine? First, unlike alcohol, you can't purchase … Read more on Tahoe Daily Tribune