Random Drug Tests in Schools: Good and Bad Side

Drug testing in schools have always been a controversial issue. Although many have claimed that these measures have drastically lowered the rate of drug users among students, there are also groups that claim the process does more harm than good.

Is it effective?

Teenagers are much more aware now on how to cheat on drug tests. Several resources, printed or online, offer information on how drug tests are conducted and where cheating can be done. When these drug tests fail, they produce a false sense of security to the school and also to the parents.

drug testWhat do Parents Think?

Parents are divided in the issue of random drug testing in school. Some of them would agree that these random drug tests are effective in lessening the occurrences of drug abuse in school. Other parents would argue that there would be no substantial evidence to support these claims. Some parents also say that forcing a child to undergo a random drug test is a form of a threat.

How can it be helpful?

Random drug testing is a great tool for detection of drug abuse among students. These drug tests instill either a sense of responsibility or a sense of fear of getting caught in the student that may cause him or her to avoid from drug use.

How can it be harmful?

Although it is a great way to detect drug abusers, it is not a method of eliminating the issue of drug use. It is still the responsibility of the parents to ensure that their children are away from drugs. Having false results, such as ones caused by tampering or adulteration, may only give parents a wrong basis for discipline as they now think that their children are drug-free. When conducting drug tests, it is of utmost importance that every step is monitored to avoid adulteration or that the method used is tamper-free, such as hair drug tests.

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  1. #1 by mimi on December 9, 2010 - 12:11 am

    1- Should school students have mandatory drug tests? Why or why not?

    2-Do you thing that students have he right to pick if they should or should not take the test? Why?

    3-Do you think it is important for the students to take the drug test? Why?

    4-What do you think about students who take drugs?

    5-Why do you think students take drugs?

    6-How can mandatory drug testing help students in the future?

    7-In your opinion do u think mandatory drug tests are fair or unfair? Why?

    8-In you opinion, if school students have mandatory drug tests, will this affect their health? In what way? Explain.

    9-Will testing affect their work in school? Explain your answer.

    10-Why do you think drug testing are allowed?

  2. #2 by carlos gullett on December 17, 2015 - 5:50 am

    drugs are just plants kids smoke like parents do smoke cigarettes so if a kid sees a adult doing they want to do it i blame parents for drug abuse.

  3. #3 by carlos gullett on December 17, 2015 - 5:56 am

    f parents

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