Should random drug testing for students become a mandatory routine in public schools? Yes, drugs are a major factor affecting our society today. Drugs testing should be considered in public schools. Nothing but positive outcomes would result in this imposition.

It is an understatement that drugs are affecting the innocence of our society. It is in fact, that narcotics cause crime, abuse, and sometimes worse, especially when used by young adults. The national institute of drug abuse notes, "Heavy use of marijuana impairs the ability if young people to concentrate and retain information during their peak years of learning." It is also a known fact that marijuana abusers are four times more likely to report symptoms of depression and have more suicidal thoughts than those who have never touched the drug. It is obvious that drug use affects the functioning of the brain.

During the years of grade eight to grade 12, it is known that the duty and responsibility of teachers, mentors, and parents is to most importantly prepare students for the so-called "real world." The majority of occupations require random drug tests. Case closed. Students today are often attacked by peer pressure, depression, and changes in their body and mind. According to several school officials, "Students are really just looking for a reason to say no. Drug tests will give that excuse that will make their lives a lot easier."

Narcotics are obviously illegal in our country. If students are following the law like they are supposed to, then they have nothing to worry about. Random drug testing will, without doubt, dramatically reduce the amount of teenage drug usage across the country. Some may believe that it is unconstitutional to invade somebody's privacy, but drugs are against the law, and breaking the law is very unlawful as well. Thus, this imposition will, in turn, reward our society with morally safe young adults.