The document discusses the issue of whether random drug testing should be mandatory in schools. It outlines different types of drug tests including urine, hair, sweat and oral fluid tests, and discusses their pros and cons. It also notes ways students may try to beat drug tests and possible false positives. The document raises concerns that mandatory random drug testing may promote distrust in students and drive drug use underground or to harder drugs. It considers alternative approaches such as targeting extracurricular activities or improving parental relationships.

1. Should Random Drug Testing Be Mandatory in School? Karen

2. Thesis Random drug testing should not be mandatory unless there is prior justification.

3. What is a random drug test? Examination of urine, semen, blood, sweat, or oral fluid examples to determine the presence or absence of a specified drugs Usually a four step process Collection Screening Confirmation Review

4. Who Conducts the tests? Laboratories all over the country Not all reliable Choose laboratory that detects drugs your searching for

5. Cost $10-$30 per test Hair testing costs more Onsite alcohol test between $1-$10

6. Different Kinds of Tests Urinalysis Hair Sweat Patch Oral fluids

7. Urine Test PROS Highest reliability Least Expensive Most flexible Most likely to withstand legal challenge CONS Specimen can be altered or substituted Limited detection window Biological hazard Viewed as embarrassing

8. Hair PROS Longer detection window Does not deteriorate Measure chronic drug use Convenient shipping More difficult to alter Detects alcohol and cocaine CONS More expensive Limited to basic 5-drug panel Will not detect recent drug use

9. Sweat Patch PROS Non-invasive Longer window of detection No sample substitution possible CONS Limited number of labs Passive exposure to drugs may contaminate Some can’t wear the patch

10. Oral Fluids PROS Minimal risk of tampering Can detect alcohol use Reflects recent drug use CONS Short detection period Less efficient detecting marijuana

11. Beat the test Things people may add to beat the test are: Salt Bleach Vinegar May drink a lot of water

12. False Positives Marijuana Ibuprofen Advil Motrin Midol Pamprin Cocaine Kidney disease (infection) Liver disease Diabetes Amphetamine Robitussin Cold and Flu Asthma medication Vicks inhaler Opiate Poppy seeds Tylenol with codeine Vicodin Ecstasy Nyquil Sudafed Robitussin cold and flu

13. Could it lead to worse habits? Could lead to worse drug use Turn to drugs that are harder to test Club drugs

14. Movie Debating Drug Testing

15. Should it be the parents responsibility? Most high school students are under the age of eighteen Violates the fourth amendment by forcing search of person without a cause If the school is concerned parents should be notified and parents can take care of it.

16. School Atmosphere Telling students they assume they are using drugs until they prove otherwise Not necessarily nervous of not passing but loss of dignity and trust

17. Distrust Promotes distrust Want to teach honesty not distrust and accusing others Turn against authority To enforce random drug testing is to view them as guilty until proven innocent

18. Another Solution Extra-curricular activities Try to enforce better parental relationships with there children Child safety Counseling

19. Athletes Athletes should be tested Also for steroids More frequent

20. Teachers Usually need to pass one to get the job If they can’t perform in the class properly then take drugs into consideration

21. Benefits of Drug testing Catch the students before they might hurt themselves or others. No one knows (unless you tell) Drugs are dangerous Students that don’t brake the law don’t have to worry.

22. Works Cited National Institue on Drug Abuse . 27 May 2008 <http://www.drugabuse.gov/drugpages/testingfaqs.html>. Office of National Drug Control Policy . 27 May 2008 <http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/index.html>. Office of National Drug Control Policy. Administering the Test . 9 May 2008 <http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/publications/drug_testing/administering.html>. Quest Diagnostics . 27 May 2008 <http://www.questdiagnostics.com/employersolutions/dti_07_2004/dti_index.html>. Random Student Drug Testing . 27 May 2008 <http://www.randomstudentdrugtesting.org/about.html>.