The one definite way to insure confidentiality is to insist that no information be passed on to any one without the written permission from the student involved. The responsibility of any counselor should be only to his client. The counselor cannot act as an arm of the administration without sacrificing his effectiveness. (Author)

Discusses the Buckley Amendment and its relationship to counselor's responsibilities around confidentiality. Problems arising from implementation of this law are discussed. Additional legislation is suggested with possible alternatives for counselors. Counselors' dilemma about permitting access to confidential information is stressed. (Author/MC)

The author maintains that counselors have a professional responsibility to all school personnel by providing consultation and continuous training in all aspects of pupil analysis in order to keep accurate and helpful student records. (Author)

Discusses the incorporation of primary and secondary drug prevention programming into school curricula to teach children about the influence and effects of drugs and alcohol, and personal, social coping, and resisting skills. Describes a questionnaire sent to 216 public school counselors to assess student drug use and the legal implications of…