Random Student Drug Testing Deterrence & Intervention

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1 Random Student Drug Testing Deterrence & Intervention ASAP-NJ Conference 2014 M A T T H E W K F R A N Z S P O R T S A F E T E S T I N G S E R V I C E, I N C.

2 Goals for Today Discuss the importance of prevention Discuss the concept of a deterrent Discuss various intervention methods Discuss the basic steps to building a program Q&A

3 Prevention Consider the drug war more a matter of economics Supply Vs. Demand In 2013, ONDCP spent 15 Billion on Supply Reduction In 2013 ONDCP spent 9 Billion on Demand Reduction Of that 9 Billion, only 1 Billion was spent on prevention, the rest on treatment. National Drug Control Budget : FY 2014 Funding Highlights, Office of National Drug Control Policy (Washington DC, April 2013)

Demand Reduction Of that 9 Billion, only 1 Billion was spent on prevention, the rest on

4 Prevention Downstream benefits of prevention Social Cost Savings A 2008 publication found that effective school-based prevention programs could save $18 for every $1 spent by: Reduced costs of substance abuse related medical care Reduced effect of lost productivity over their lifespan Preserved quality of life State and local government savings on educational costs Reduction in crime and/or consequences of crime Substance Abuse Prevention Dollars and Cents: A Cost Benefit Analysis, US Dept of Health & Human Services (Washington DC, 2008)

productivity over their lifespan Preserved quality of life State and local government savings on educational costs Reduction in crime

5 Deterrence Deterrence - noun \di-ˈtər-ən(t)s, -ˈter-; -ˈtə-rən(t)s, -ˈte-; dē-\ : the act of making someone decide not to do something : the act of preventing a particular act or behavior from happening : the act or process of deterring: as the inhibition of criminal behavior by fear especially of punishment

preventing a particular act or behavior from happening : the act or process

6 Deterrence Deterrence is the perception of risk Modifying behavior due to the possibility of intervention Danger to Health Parental Punishment School Punishment Social Consequences Criminal Consequences Minimized Potential

intervention Danger to Health Parental Punishment

7 Deterrence Risk Perception since 93 Risk perception as we age th grade 10th Grade 12th Grade th Grade 10th Grade 12th Grade Monitoring the Future Survey, National Institute of Health (Washington DC, 2013)

70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 8th Grade 10th Grade 12th Grade 1993 2000 2007 2013

8 What Happened?? Internet Social Media Reality TV Text Messaging Two Parents Working Medical Marijuana Legalizing Marijuana th grade 10th Grade 12th Grade Monitoring the Future Survey, National Institute of Health (Washington DC, 2013)

Medical Marijuana Legalizing Marijuana 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 8th

9 Perceived Risk (Percent) Daily Use (Percent) 12 th Grader Use vs. Perceived Risk 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% Daily Use Perceived Risk % -2 0% Monitoring the Future Survey, National Institute of Health (Washington DC, 2013)

Risk -12-10 -8-6 -4 10% -2 0% 1991 93 95 97 99 01 03 05 07 09 11 13

10 Deterrence Did you know? The level of THC in marijuana has gone from 3.75% in 1995 to an average of 15% in today s marijuana cigarettes.

11 Deterrence How can we raise the perception of risk? Increased awareness and education Student led prevention campaigns Coordinate with local law enforcement In house speakers and presentation Detailed studies and surveys Parent forums Random Drug Testing

campaigns Coordinate with local law enforcement In house

12 Deterrence What components of a drug testing program effect the strength of the deterrent? Diversity of the pool group Athletes Extra-Curricular Activities Parking Permits Voluntary

13 Deterrence What components of a drug testing program effect the strength of the deterrent? Random Selection Percentage vs Testing Times Pool Group Size # of Testing Times Likelihood of Being Selected Testing Days/Times

Random Selection Percentage vs Testing Times Pool

14 Positive Rate (%) Positive Rate Vs. Random Rate % 119% 99% 82% 81% 58% 40% 33% 29% 19% Percentage of Pool Group Tested

15 Deterrence What components of a drug testing program effect the strength of the deterrent? Testing Methodologies Urine, Hair, Saliva Window of Detection Available Testing Panels Turnaround Time Quantitative Results Follow-up Testing

Testing Methodologies Urine, Hair, Saliva Window of

16 Deterrence What components of a drug testing program effect the strength of the deterrent? Consequences Measured Response The 3 Strike Rule Removal from Activity Meeting with a Counselor Follow-up Testing

17 Intervention Intervention - Noun\ˌin-tər-ˈvenˈtion\ : the act of coming between two times or events : to become involved in something (such as a conflict) in order to have an influence on what happens Early intervention is the key to disrupting the Stages of Addiction

something (such as a conflict) in order to have an influence on

18 Intervention The 4 Stages of Addiction Experimental Drug/Alcohol use happens out of curiosity or peer pressure Recreational Drug/Alcohol use happens on weekends with certain friends. Early Dependency Regular use turns to abuse. Daily preoccupation to find drugs. Full Dependency Self destructive and compulsive desire to escape reality

certain friends. Early Dependency Regular use turns to abuse.

19 Intervention How are you currently handling drug and alcohol violations? How are positive drug tests viewed in terms of consequences Random vs Reasonable Suspicion

20 Intervention What other things can we do after a violation Removal from the activity Follow-up Testing Community Service Rewards system for negative tests Coordinate with local vendors Participation in Parent or Student Support Groups Participation in an outside treatment program

for negative tests Coordinate with local vendors Participation in

21 Intervention Beware of too many hoops! Participation is still voluntary What to do if students choose to quit rather than get better

22 Building a Program Initial guidance from School Administration Build a committee Be diverse. Include as many people as possible. Create a statement of need and purpose Who is going to be included Athletes Extracurriculars Parking Permits

23 Building a Program Review the procedures Database management Random selection Collection process Testing Methodology Collect your own samples? GC/MS Confirmation Medical Review Officer Discuss the consequences

24 Building a Program Legal Review Review Local and State Administrative Codes Review the steps to insure confidentiality Is this policy consistent between current policy and handbook? Create a consent form Parent Forum Give them a chance to learn about the program Board Adoption

25 Conclusion Kids need to hear clear and consistent messages about the behaviors we expect. Drug testing gives kids a reason to say No, while providing early intervention to those that can t.

26 Questions

Steps to a Drug-Free Workplace

Steps to a Drug-Free Workplace Resources to Help Employers and Small Mines Elena Carr, Drug Policy Coordinator and Director, Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace Program U.S. Department