Alcohol and drug use may be a significant part of the adolescent, high school experience. Programs should be based on an understanding of attitudes and patterns of use, and how change occurs. Elaboration Likelihood Model of Persuasion is a framework with which to examine attitude change and provide a base for building sound drug prevention…

Reviews court rulings on the issue of school authority over out-of-school conduct of student athletes and others involved in extracurricular activities. Questions why good conduct rules can be so easily justified to the satisfaction of judges, although the problems with which they are designed to deal continue to exist and grow. (MLF)