Deerfield High School is just like any other high school in America, full of insults, rumors, bullies, and teenage angst. These problems are not just present at Deerfield but at high schools across America. A new era of social technology has arrived along with a new era of bullying. Combined with the physical and verbal abuse of old kids have never been more susceptible to bullies.

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"Take my pee, go ahead, TAKE IT!!!"- An Advocation for Drug Testing

An Analysis and Decision on Drug Testing in Schools

Drug testing is absolutely necessary in schools, not just for extracurricular activity, but all students. American youth are becoming drug abusers. Drugs accessibility, coupled with the stress of high school, are breaking down teenagers. While the stress caused by high school is unavoidable, drug abuse is. Preventative action like drug testing will help discourage students from making poor decisions. Even with the drug education supplied by D.A.R.E. and health classes throughout school careers, students still abuse drugs. By implementing drug testing, a step forward is made in the war on drugs.

Not enough school programs actually have an effect on the students thoughts on drug use. Usually laughable and lacking impact, school assemblies are ineffective at preventing drug use. Drug testing will alert schools and parents what students need help with there drug problems. This allows the necessary steps to stop the drug abuse to begin. While ultimately the abuser must decide to stop their abuse, drug testing allows the correct support groups to be put in place to prevent further drug abuse.