With every new day there comes a new drug. That sentence greatly reminds me of high school. I myself have never done or taken any drug, besides alcohol. However, when I was in high school it seemed as if all of my friends were doing drugs, trying new drugs, or selling drugs. They would often offer me some, but I repeatedly turned them down. Finally, around my junior year I became furious because they didn't understand that no meant no. So I decided to preach to them about how much I hated drugs, and didn't like people who take drugs. After that confrontation they never offered me another drug, and respected my decision. On the other hand though, they never quit doing, trying, or selling the drugs. After realizing that I didn't scare them at all, I started thinking about helpful ways that could. If students were afraid because they might be given a drug test at school, then some students might choose not to take drugs.
             With over fifty percent of high school students experimenting with drugs, and more schools having to deal with students using drugs, illegal drug use by high school students is a growing concern. Some schools are responding to this by introducing or, considering the introduction of, drug testing of students. Supporters of drug testing claim it will provide proof where drug-use is suspected; prevent students from using drugs; help former users to remain drug-free, and reassure parents that the school is doing everything it can to prevent drug use. Also, by giving drug tests, students who fail the test may be given a second chance through receiving help from others (ADF). My high school principal John Flowers agreed when he said:
             From a principal's point-of-view, I think drug testing should be a required activity for any level of education. If a student takes a drug test, tests positive for drugs, then receives help from counselors and friends it could change his or her entire life aroun...