Adolescent drug testing policies in schools.
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چکیده
More than a decade after the US Supreme Court established the legality of school-based drug testing, these programs remain controversial, and the evidence evaluating efficacy and risks is inconclusive. The objective of this technical report is to review the relevant literature that explores the benefits, risks, and costs of these programs.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Pediatrics
دوره 135 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015