Alcohol and drug testing are always very controversial issues in any setting, whether it is for a legal case or for work. But nowhere is it more controversial than in schools, and alcohol testing in particular is being more widely employed in schools all over the country, as students are found to be dabbling more and more in alcohol use. The alcohol test is practically becoming a necessity in the country's schools because more and more students are falling victim to alcohol poisoning and drunk driving accidents.
Breathalyzer tests are commonly used in schools, although the most typically implemented form of alcohol test is the ETG urine test, which detects the presence of ethyl glucuronide in the system for up to 80 hours after it was consumed. The only problem with this type of test is that it can also pick up alcohol that may come from other sources such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and cough medicine, so there is the chance of having false positive results, although school officials have been working to increase the alcohol threshold to leave more room for actual alcohol consumption to show up on the test.
There are some students who don't mind undergoing school-administered alcohol tests. Many say they have nothing to hide and are perfectly willing to cooperate, but others are resistant to it, saying that what they do during parties on weekends are none of the school's business, with others saying that the tests are a violation of privacy. With some alcohol tests being conducted during school events, students show their resistance to it by avoiding the events altogether.
In fairness to schools, many officials are not saying that they will randomly accost students and force them to take an alcohol test. Instead, what they intend to do is to administer the test to people who are suspected to be drinking or are already exhibiting behavior that shows that they are under the influence of alcohol. They also do not plan to punish the students should the results show that they have been consuming alcohol; the most schools can do is to notify the parents, and it will be up to the parents to take action regarding this matter.
Alcohol tests in schools are not a requirement or mandated by law, but simply a precautionary step implemented by schools in order to keep students in check and prevent any alcohol-related accidents. Ultimately, it will still be up to the students if they want to submit to the test. - 26706
Breathalyzer tests are commonly used in schools, although the most typically implemented form of alcohol test is the ETG urine test, which detects the presence of ethyl glucuronide in the system for up to 80 hours after it was consumed. The only problem with this type of test is that it can also pick up alcohol that may come from other sources such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and cough medicine, so there is the chance of having false positive results, although school officials have been working to increase the alcohol threshold to leave more room for actual alcohol consumption to show up on the test.
There are some students who don't mind undergoing school-administered alcohol tests. Many say they have nothing to hide and are perfectly willing to cooperate, but others are resistant to it, saying that what they do during parties on weekends are none of the school's business, with others saying that the tests are a violation of privacy. With some alcohol tests being conducted during school events, students show their resistance to it by avoiding the events altogether.
In fairness to schools, many officials are not saying that they will randomly accost students and force them to take an alcohol test. Instead, what they intend to do is to administer the test to people who are suspected to be drinking or are already exhibiting behavior that shows that they are under the influence of alcohol. They also do not plan to punish the students should the results show that they have been consuming alcohol; the most schools can do is to notify the parents, and it will be up to the parents to take action regarding this matter.
Alcohol tests in schools are not a requirement or mandated by law, but simply a precautionary step implemented by schools in order to keep students in check and prevent any alcohol-related accidents. Ultimately, it will still be up to the students if they want to submit to the test. - 26706
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