This article describes the development by Jean Liefheit of a program for alcoholics in the Bedford, New York, school district. It also discusses the attitudes and problems particular to the alcoholic teacher. (SJL)

A mother reports on her daughter's former drug abuse, the inability of school officials to recognize and deal effectively with drug abusers, possible reasons for this inability, and recent legal decisions that require districts to provide counseling. She concludes by offering suggestions for dealing with problems of abuse. (IW)