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Massachusetts high school plans second meeting to address drug use
By Staff Writer
Recently, Swampscott High School in Massachusetts made headlines when parents showed reluctance to attend a mandatory meeting addressing drug use among students. Now, a follow-up meeting has been scheduled to continue to push the issue and raise awareness in the community, according to The Salem News. During the original meeting, approximately 560 parents showed up to the Swampscott High School auditorium to hear administrators discuss the dangers of illicit substance abuse. However, the school has more than 770 students. Individuals who attended the meeting were asked by principal Layne Millington to sign the new school drug policy to help control the issue of substance abuse at Swampscott High School. Millington told the news source that those who chose not to approve the policy still took a proactive step by attending the meeting for the sake of the children. The second meeting that has been scheduled is not mandatory for parents. However, it is open to all residents who wish to voice their concerns over drug abuse among kids. More than 29 percent of public high school students say they can easily obtain illicit substances, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Drug rehab programs can help kids who have become addicted to dangerous substances.
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