| It was practically unheard of for anyone my age | | | | passing the drug tests, but my new company |
| to be using drugs when I was in high school about | | | | was very strict. They are still testing new hires |
| twenty years ago. Drugs were way too | | | | for drug abuse after four years of implementing |
| controversial for my generation, even though we | | | | the anti-drug use program. |
| did have parties and the majority of us were | | | | A lot of people are arguing that employers should |
| guilty of underage drinking. Drugs weren't | | | | not care about what someone does on their own |
| completely unheard of in our small town because | | | | time. They feel that there is no need for drug |
| it was right outside of Philadelphia. We just had | | | | tests if they aren't engaging in any illegal activities |
| better things to do than take drugs during those | | | | while at work. I admit that they have a valid |
| years. | | | | argument but I am still uncomfortable with hiring |
| However, the same high school that I went to | | | | people who have evidence of drug usage in their |
| now has a substantial drug problem. A lot of kids | | | | systems. |
| in my hometown have been caught dealing drugs | | | | In my opinion, certain positions should require drug |
| or in possession of illegal drugs. In fact, parents | | | | tests. It's a fact that many companies do random |
| are starting to give their kids drug tests at home | | | | and frequent tests because their employees work |
| in order to keep things under control. | | | | with the public. Police officers, doctors, nurses, |
| I really have no clue why a sudden interest in this | | | | pilots, and many others who have important |
| activity appeared in my area. Since crystal | | | | positions in society should be given random drug |
| methamphetamine became more popular and | | | | tests. This is because we trust them with our |
| more affordable than other drugs, quite a stir has | | | | lives. |
| been caused in the small towns all over the | | | | However, I'm a bit worried about the existence |
| country. | | | | of ways to "pass" drug tests. There are certain |
| Employers across the nation are also starting to | | | | products that can cleanse your system quickly |
| require their applicants to take drug tests. In fact, | | | | and guarantee that you will pass any tests within |
| the wonderful job offer I received several years | | | | a certain time period. I suppose that means that |
| ago was contingent on whether or not I passed | | | | there are quite a few people walking around with |
| my drug test. Of course, I had no problem | | | | jobs that they should never have received. |