For example, an article states “the is no evidence that there is a drop off in participation because of drug testing” (Evans). Some may claim that drug testing deters student activities but it is actually the opposite. Students know there will not be any drugs in their activity. Next, Evans writes, “Students report that drug testing gives them a reason to say no and still be cool” (Evans). Now students can keep their friends while not doing drugs. It gives the students a valid excuse to not use drugs. Whether there is drug testing or not they shouldn’t be using drugs but they have a good reason to say why not. No one wants to be caught on a drug test. Lastly, an organization stated that “Our experience is that students choose the extracurricular activity over the drug” (Evans). One of the goals of drug testing for after school activities is to force the students to pick the drug or the sport. Most of these students love their sport and they would easily give up the drug for their sport. Drug testing for extracurricular activities allows for more participation and less
For example, an article states “the is no evidence that there is a drop off in participation because of drug testing” (Evans). Some may claim that drug testing deters student activities but it is actually the opposite. Students know there will not be any drugs in their activity. Next, Evans writes, “Students report that drug testing gives them a reason to say no and still be cool” (Evans). Now students can keep their friends while not doing drugs. It gives the students a valid excuse to not use drugs. Whether there is drug testing or not they shouldn’t be using drugs but they have a good reason to say why not. No one wants to be caught on a drug test. Lastly, an organization stated that “Our experience is that students choose the extracurricular activity over the drug” (Evans). One of the goals of drug testing for after school activities is to force the students to pick the drug or the sport. Most of these students love their sport and they would easily give up the drug for their sport. Drug testing for extracurricular activities allows for more participation and less