It gave me great reassurance to come across one of George W. Bush's progressions in the Drug War. He explained that he was giving $23 million to willing high schools to have random drug testing. He also pointed out that this would ensure that those individuals could get counseling or treatment to make sure that their possible one time usage doesn't turn into anything more. I think this is a great way to protect our youth from drugs and lifestyles that could have a great impact on their futures.
I also am an advocate of NCAA drug testing of athletes. Not only does this policy ensure that no one gets an unfair advantage but it also ensures that the athletes are focused and not using any other harmful illegal drugs (such as marijuana or hallucinogens). These kind of drugs can be career enders and therefore it is beneficial that these rules are enforced.
Drug testing is a lot less common among the work place because of many regulations that must be considered. However, it could be beneficial to increase the drug testing amount many professions and offer treatment/counseling for those tested positive.
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I strongly agree with this blog. High School and NCAA athletes should have random drug tests. It is unfair for a person who has worked hard in the weight room and on his specific sport to be passed up by a person who has taken steroids to improve their performance.
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