This document contains the hearings before the U. S. Senate's Subcommittee on Alcoholism and Narcotics on the questions of extending and improving the Drug Abuse Education Act of 1970. Because of the concerns inherent in possible repeal of this act, two bills were presented which would greatly improve both the quality and quantity of drug and alcohol abuse education programs in schools and communities. Under Bill 2848, funds would be allocated for comprehensive demonstration programs in school-communities which would focus on the causes of abuse rather than the symptoms. Money under this bill would also be available for creative primary prevention and early intervention programs utilizing an interdisciplinary 'school team approach.' Community education programs and thorough evaluation techniques were also discussed. Committee Bill 9456 would extend for three years the 1970 Act and would authorize $90 million over a three-year period. (Author/PC)