This conference report reflects thoughts expressed at a regional workshop held in New Orleans in 1972 to discuss issues related to drug education in the public school system. Participants were coordinators in State departments of education in the region, teachers, school administrators, community program directors, teacher trainers, and state legislators. The workshop addressed six major issues: (1) When and Where Should Drug Education Begin? (2) What Educational Concepts and Methods are Appropriate for Various Developmental Levels? (3) How Can the School Reach High Risk Students? (4) What Issues are Involved in Establishing a Policy to Handle Drug Discovery? (5) What Is the School's Responsibility for Educating Parents?, and (6) What Are the Implications for Teacher Training? An appendix presents and analyzes the Maryland drug abuse law, generally recognized as highly progressive and viable. (Author/CJ)