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Miriam calls for institutionalization of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse program 12/28/2011

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Miriam calls for institutionalization of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse program

12/28/2011
A bill that calls for the institutionalization of a national alcohol tobacco and drug abuse program in all high schools and colleges in the country has been filed in the Senate.

In a statement, Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago, author of Senate Bill 3085, said the bill would provide the necessary actions to be taken after a student is found to be using drugs, cigarettes or alcohol.

The bill intends to ensure that all schools would have the competence to “save the child” through interventions provided by professionals, Santiago added..... MORE

SourceThe Daily Tribune

URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/metro/20111228met3.html

1 comment

Jesusa Bernardo said...

magaling, miriam. at hindi ako naniniwalang "brenda" ka....pauso lang ni most dangerous filipino alive yan, ni tabako.

"The bill has a prevention component which aims to keep students from using alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.

"With the proper training, school personnel should be able to identify students who are at risk or have exhibited alcohol, tobacco or other drug-abuse related problems."

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