At various times I have heard from frustrated individuals that the schools are not doing enough to educate the children about the dangers of drug and alcohol use.  I have many times asked why a society that can raise a child to be afraid of strangers cannot raise that child to be afraid of drugs.

The school administrators have their frustrations on drug education as well.  What should the message be, who should tell it, and how should it be delivered?   A "politically incorrect" person in the classroom will bring criticism to the school and valuable time wasted.  People in recovery are not welcome locally, but if you are a policeman you have access.  There is no question from the radio show as to the sincerity, desire and time anyone who faces a classroom or assembly has committed.  If not for law enforcement our communities would have many more people fighting the disease of addiction.   

As the drug epidemic continues to grow, the schools will be forced to discuss the issue more.  The speakers joining the sincere police will be speakers endorsed by organizations being funded by special interests who prefer the status quo.  Little progress will be forthcoming from our schools if this avenue proceeds.

The smart administrators will begin to introduce the BanOxyContin Petition http://www.banoxycontin.com   to their students.  As of this writing, almost 7000 signatures and comments.  A perfect assignment is for a student to read the comments and choose one to bring to the classroom for discussion.  The present educational perspective on drug education has been "the adult will talk and the child will listen".  The BanOxyContin Petition allows for a new approach to drug education.   "The child will talk and the adult will listen".