Drug court Magistrate Lisa Kirkman spoke of the increasing number of drug offenders who have been appearing before her from Cheyenne Mountain: "We've been seeing more from Cheyenne Mountain in the last two years than we ever have, and they say they're starting in junior high with alcohol and marijuana." Ms. Kirkman also said that she's seen former athletes who got addicted to painkillers after an injury and moved on to other drugs, including heroin.
The District had been considering drug testing students in all extracurricular activities, but courts have ruled that students involved in co-curricular activities (activities that are tied to classroom work) cannot be forced to undergo testing.
(Source: www.gazette.com)
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