Assistant Superintendent Joseph Rella commented, "We are not endorsing drug testing at home by making these kits available. ... Our philosophy is: Testing isn't treatment. If a parent suspects his child is involved with drug abuse, we recommend they see a medical professional."
The action has caused some controversy, as many experts believe that drug testing should be performed by professionals. Dr. Sharon Levy, director of the adolescent substance abuse program at Children's Hospital Boston, says that drug testing is more complex than collecting a urine sample and home test kits can be misleading: "You might be falsely reassured that your child has had a negative drug test. ... A one-time test tells you very little." (Source: www.newday.com)
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