Random Drug Testing of Schoolchildren: A Shot in the Arm or a Shot in the Foot for Drug Prevention? (Drugs and Alcohol Research Programme S.) - Softcover

McKeganey, Neil P.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1859352820 ISBN 13: 9781859352823

Publisher: Joseph Rowntree Foundation, 2005

Synopsis

This report summarises the current guidance from the Department of Education and Skills on school-based random drug testing and considers the evidence, ethics and practicalities of such testing. Drawing on evidence from the United States, where drug testing in schools is commonplace, the report examines the complex ethical and practical issues associated with testing, including: young people's rights; the dangers of labelling pupils as drug users; the validity of test results; and the possible adverse impact of random drug testing on young people's educational experience. The author argues that a move towards random drug testing in UK schools should be resisted until clearer evidence has emerged as to the impact of such programmes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Joseph Rowntree Foundation
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1859352820
• ISBN 13: 9781859352823
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 30