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National Survey Reveals Physicians Do Not Support Adolescent Drug Testing
Published: Dec 29, 2007
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Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston surveyed primary care physicians throughout the United States to ascertain their current practices regarding drug testing adolescents, compare those practices with professional guidelines for drug testing and compare practices of physicians specializing in pediatrics, adolescent medicine and family practice.
The project was part of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) national program Substance Abuse Policy Research Program (SAPRP) (for more information see Grant Results).
Key Findings
- More than 95 percent of respondents said they had ordered a urine drug test, but few followed federal and professional guidelines for effective procedures.
- Most physicians do not support drug testing adolescents as a method of screening, either in their office, in school or at home.
Funding
RWJF supported the project with a solicited grant of $94,849 between September 2003 and August 2004.
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Listed below is one grant that supported this project.
| Grant | Awarded to | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National survey of physicians' adolescent drug-testing practices |
Children's Hospital Corporation (Boston, MA) ID#: 049207 Sharon Levy, M.D. 617-735-6000 Levy_S@A1.TCH.HARVARD.EDU |
Approved award: $99,870 Actual award: $94,849 September 2003 to August 2004 |
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