The purpose of random testing is not to catch, punish, or expose students who use drugs, but to save their lives and discover abuse problems early so that students can grow up and learn in a drug-free environment.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
An aggressive drug-testing program would cut down on certain abuses, but its never going to catch everyone - or even close to everyone.
We know that if we can prevent kids from trying drugs in their teenage years, we dramatically reduce the likelihood that they will go on to have problems later in life.
Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power.
Educating young people about the harms of drugs is essential.
Did you know that the White House drug test is multiple choice?
I loved tests because it was another form of competing, a healthy competition.
It's important that kids learn, but I really don't like all the testing, testing, testing.
Drug use, within entire teams continues unabated. It is planned and deliberate cheating, with complex methods, sophisticated substances and techniques, and the active complicity of doctors, scientists, team officials and riders. There is nothing accidental about it.
I wondered if I would talk about drug use. But I guess, why hide it?
Drug testing for recipients of various welfare programs - I really think that's something that needs to be considered.