March 27 - National Deputy Drug
Czar Dr. Bertha Madras and Lt. Governor Aiona lead a discussion on random
drug testing at a summit sponsored by the White House Office of National
Drug Control Policy. "Random student drug testing will give parents one more
tool to engage in a discussion about substance abuse," Lt. Governor Aiona
said at the Sheraton Waikiki. "As a family court judge, I've seen too many
tragedies that could have been avoided if we were more proactive." The
summit brought together educators, students, parents, government officials
and members of the community to discuss how student drug testing can be
utilized as an effective prevention and intervention tool. "Youth between
the ages of 12-25 are the most vulnerable to drug use," added Deputy Drug
Czar Bertha Madras. "Consequences of drug abuse include medical, academic,
economic, financial and addiction. This can be prevented by interupting the
progression to
addiction."
