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California Schools Investigate Antidrug Program With Scientology Links The Associated Press Jun 18, 2004 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The state schools superintendent has ordered an investigation into an anti-drug program with ties to the Church of Scientology. Narconon Drug Prevention and Education has been used by schools nationwide for the past two decades; it's used in at least 20 school districts in California, including San Francisco and Los Angeles. Though many teachers and students have praised the program, experts say some of Narconon's medical theories are irresponsible and have no basis in fact. For example, the program teaches that drugs...