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In a 12 month study that used a school that did not participate in random drug testing as a control, and a school that did participate in random drug testing, the results we opposite what was expected by the researchers. It was found that 16.7% of high school students who went to a school without a random drug testing policy report illicit drug use, while 20.8% of high school students who attend a school with random drug testing reported illicit use.

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"Some legal analysts believe that a drug-testing policy may actually increase or further the problems of drugs in schools"

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"Drug tests are used mostly with student athletes and students involved in extracurricular activities, even though these students groups have the lowest reported drug use rates"

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It has been determined that too often schools employ a drug-testing policy for symbolic reasons. Some schools may implement a drug-testing policy because drug use is a serious national concern or to set an example for a zero-tolerance policy instead of basing the policy off of local drug problems in their specific sate or area.

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In a studey done between two high schools in Orgeon, one school participated in DT and one did not. The school that participated in drug testing "resulted in higher negative attitudes toward school and greater risk factors for using illicit drugs among DT athletes, contrary to what the program intended." (pg 5)

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In a survey of student athletes, 49% disagreed with the fact that random drug testing was effective for deterring their substance use either during the athletic season or the off-season. (pg 5)

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"Researches found that drug testing was reliable for detecting drug use, not not necessarily the amount or frequency of use." (pg 4)

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In Willis v. Anderson Community School Corporation, the court ruled in favor of the student.

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Many argue that mandatory drug testing policies infringe upon a student's Fourth Amendment rights. The Fourth Amendment states, "the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated.."

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Drug testing can only detect the presence of drugs that were used within a few days, up to as long as a week or more, before the test.

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A drug test that meets NCAA standards cost over $200 for accuracy.

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Drug tests aimed at detecting steroids cost $100 per test.

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"A standard drug test can detect marijuana, tobacco, cocaine, heroin, opiates, amphetamines, barbiturates, and tranquilizers.

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Drug testing can be expensive when it comes to cost per student. A standard rest can range from $14-$30 per test.

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http://www.drugpolicy.org/docUploads/Johnston_sdt_study.pdf