What are the pros of drug testing in students?

The Pros of Drug Testing
To Control the Crime Rate
The surge in the use of drugs in student life has led to an increased crime rate. In addition, drug-addicted students have to steal money or worthy items to purchase costly drugs. Once addicted, the drug user may also become violent and aggressive if he fails to find the dose. Therefore anyone can be attacked either from the drug users frustration, aggressiveness, or a need to obtain another dose. This can cause a danger to themselves and others. The number of students in juvenile detention centres increases day by day. Hence it is necessary to recognise the students who are consuming toxic drugs.Helps in Counselling
It is despairing when a student picks the wrong path. But on diagnosis, it is possible to bring him back to everyday life. The teachers and authorities of the school must observe the activities of all the students keenly. On finding any, the schoolteacher must consult with the headmaster and parents of the student. Then, a drug test should be conducted, and if a positive report comes out, there should be an arrangement of formal counselling sessions for that student.
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Increasing Efficiency
Some drugs impact cognitive function such as concentration, memory, or communication. Psychoactive or Hallucinogenic drugs suppress the brain and sometimes cause memory loss or loss of control by directly affecting motor function. As a result, there is a risk of getting paralyzed if someone uses drugs for an extended period. A student who is not in his senses cannot hope to perform well in his studies. One way to understand if there are traces of drug toxins in the body is an alcohol and drug test. Through testing we can further understand how to reach out to students and offer them the help they require. Additionally, once confirmed for having consumed drugs or a drug addiction, various rehabilitation centres are available for such patients to bring them back to everyday life.Cons of Drug Testing
There are numerous advantages of conducting a drug test campaign in schools or higher education, but there are some cons. Some negative points are listed below.
Personal Life
Drug testing without getting permission from the student disturbs his personal life. He may be taking any drug due to mental illness after discussing it with his physician, but don’t want to disclose it.Hindrance in Education
There are chances that the principal may expel the drug addict student. Every person has the right to study, but it’s the principal’s authority to allow or forbid anyone to sit in the classroom especially if they are affecting others through drug use but furthermore for possession and distribution.Conclusion
One needs to be very careful while deciding on the onset of a drug testing campaign in his school. However, the governments of several countries are considering it a serious matter and designing policies to student-friendly policies to conduct the drug test.
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