Basic Drug Impairment Detection for EducatorsSergeant Andrew Hyer, WI State Patrol WI State Patrol Lieutenant Andrew Hyer recently recorded this 90-minute video on drug impairment detection for educators. Drug abuse, whether involving the use of illegal controlled substances, the misuse of prescription drugs, or abuse of everyday items for recreation, has permeated almost every level of society to some degree. The 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, showed that an estimated 8.2% of the population aged 12 or older had used an illicit drug during the previous month. Recognizing these trends, the states of Arizona, Kansas, and New York, worked with the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to develop the Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP) curriculum. The training was intended to provide school administrators and health professionals with a systematic approach to recognizing and evaluating individuals in the academic environment who are abusing and impaired by drugs, both legal and illegal, in order to provide early recognition and intervention. This presentation will provide a brief overview of the DITEP material
Resources mentioned in the video include the DITEP Information Sheet and DITEP FAQs |