The random drug testing policy is a policy that allows a random drug test to be given to any college student whether there is a probable cause to do so or not. Allen L. Sack states, "Most disturbing is the fact that this policy was approved without even the slightest consultation with the athletes themselves" (437). This policy could be used in a different way that would help both satisfy the N.C.A.A. and college students in a better way. College students should only be randomly tested if they have exhibited behavior that would give reason to be suspicious of illegal activity or have left evidence of it. If the policy were done this way, at least there would be a probable reason to test.

There are cases where it has been established that drug testing is effective to a certain extent but far from extinguishing it. So why do we test among college students? Is it worth the hassle? We get a mixed answer to this question, but it is a must towards people working with a higher status such as airplane pilots and nuclear operators. I have learned that drug testing is often even used in the work place. I worked at a factory and in order to get hired I had to pass a scheduled drug test, bringing me to my next point.

Scheduled drug testing is a more accepted policy. It gives people a little bit more freedom. They can do it when there are free to do so and it is not as violating as random drug testing tends to be. It doesn't get the job done though and a drug user can escape it. It can be escaped easily. I know a person who had previously used drugs during the time period before a test and was still able to pass the test by using certain tactics. This did not make me happy because I am a drug-free person and I take pride in it. The fact that this drug user comes along and passes a test and is able to get the same opportunities as I am with

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