By guest blogger Gina Cairney

In efforts to steer teenagers away from trying out drugs or alcohol, or even escalating their use of such substances, many schools have employed various programs generally aimed at getting students to “just say no” to drugs.

While some schools have employed an approach that promotes positive school climate, many schools have implemented drug-testing policies as a key deterrent.

But do either of these approaches have any significant impact on students substance use?

via Positive School Climate Better at Deterring Student Drug Use – Rules for Engagement – Education Week.