Developing a Policy for Controlled Substance Testing of Juveniles. JAIBGBulletin, May 2000

摘要

The link between juvenile substance abuse and delinquency is well established.Unfortunately, youth are beginning to use alcohol and drugs at younger ages and increasing their use as they grow older. This OJJDP Bulletin provides an overview of substance testing, describes the major indicators of the need for such testing, and summarizes the research on recent trends in substance abuse. The consequences of juvenile substance abuse are considerable, including the social, emotional, and economic costs documented in this publication. The Bulletin also provides several examples of substance abuse testing within the juvenile justice system.