Drug Addiction & Random Drug Testing in Schools
Drug Testing in Schools
The Bush administration is pushing for random drug testing in schools. Thay think that it will keep students safe from drug abuse.
The Office of National Drug Control Policy held a meeting in Falls Church, Va., Wednesday to discuss this random drug testing idea. The meeting was one of four meetings of its kind held nationwide for educators and community leaders.
Officials said student drug abuse is a national public health problem and random drug testing is a legal and effective way to fight back.
"What we have to remember is that, students have rights. The question is whether or not those rights are protectable and that has to be balanced against the responsibility that schools have to establish and maintain a safe school environment," said drug testing proponent Bill Judge. "What people have to understand is that drug testing is a tool … to be used to identify children who need help." (continues below...)
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The Bush administration said more than 400 schools nationwide have implemented federally funded random drug testing programs.
"It serves not only as a prevention method, but also as an intervention method.
And, I think that it gives students a way to say no," said high school senior Christine Bottles. "Not just those who are labeled as the druggies, but also those who might be in sports or other activities and might be highly esteemed students in their schools, it gives them a reason to say no as well."
Bottles is chair of a student task force on random drug testing in Williamsburg.
Some argue that random drug testing in schools is an invasion of privacy. They also said there is no proof the testing will effectively fight drug abuse and may even push students to use drugs that are less detectable by a drug test such as alcohol.
"They're promoted as non-punitive and most of them suspend students from extracurricular activities as punishment. And, it really is based on coercion and the threat of punishment," said Jennifer Kern of the Drug Policy Alliance.
The Bush administration is asking for $15 million for random drug testing in its next budget. Opponents say random testing is expensive and can lead to false positives and innocent students being punished.
Source: NBC 4.com - Washington,DC,USA
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