Drug abuse is a relevant problem nowadays. Many people take different types of drugs to alter their mood and change their behavior.
Some people take drugs to reduce pain. Others just want to try something new. Drug abuse is crime. In the majority of countries drugs are illegal. One cannot go and purchase drugs in a store. Moreover, one cannot sell drugs openly whereas this product is banned. Drugs are prohibited because they influence our organism inadequately. Many people commit crimes under the influence of drugs.
Others just enjoy themselves but waste too much money on these harmful substances. Consequently, drugs influence our health and financial condition. Sad to say but many children become the victims of drug abuse at school. They want to seem cooler and mature when they smoke marijuana or use methamphetamine. Children are vulnerable to such things. It is easy to persuade a child to try drugs. If he enjoys them, he can become a returning customer. Therefore, dealers make money on students and cause harm to the younger generation. No wonder, there have been many attempts to stop the spread of drugs in schools. Students are tested on drugs from time to time to make sure the educational institution is healthy. On the other hand, many people think that drug testing in schools should be prohibited because this action violates children’s rights.
As for me, I believe that drug testing in schools is a good idea. There are drug dealers in every school. They provide children with drugs and make them steal money and valuable things at home.
Obviously, young students do not have enough money on drugs. Thus, they have to steal it somewhere. As a result, drug abuse is closely connected with robberies and assaults. It is vital to prevent such antisocial behavior as soon as possible. If a child is caught on taking drugs, there is time to change his lifestyle to the better. Many people say that it is impossible to catch the dealers who sell drugs in schools. However, we should find and catch them. Although there will be new dealers, they will have to ‘work’ less openly. Such criminals should understand that the school administration, parents...
