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Question
Should high school athletes be drug tested?
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Yes, high school athletes should be drug tested

The number of students who use illicit drugs could decrease drastically if athletes were to be drug tested in high schools. Schools have a duty to protect and serve in the best interests of all their students.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. It helps make schools safer environments
    Schools have a responsibility to make sure all of their students are in an environment that is safe, secure, and conducive to learning. Student-athletes who may be taking drugs will ultimately disrupt this safe learning environment.
  2. It will deter students from taking drugs
    School drug testing policies will deter students from taking drugs in the first place. Fear of the consequences of a positive drug test will stop students from taking drugs completely.
  3. It can result in students getting the help they need
    The goal of drug tests in schools is not to punish students. Schools want to be able to intervene and ensure that if their students have a drug problem, they get access to treatment and resources needed for recovery .