“The only way to have a drug-free school is to follow the effective military and workplace curriculum.” That's what Rep. John E. Peterson said in 2005. In today's volatile times, drug use is becoming more casual in the nation's high schools. Many schools are faced with this struggle against drug use. Therefore, I affirm that Resolved: Drug testing of participants in high school extracurricular activities is justified. To help clarify this cycle, I now present the following definitions as defined by Webster's Dictionary in 2005: Extracurricular activity: not following or relating to the curriculum, apart from one's homework.Drug: substance illegal, non-prescribed chemical that affects the central nervous system, causing behavioral changes and strong dependence, addiction. Consistent: staying true as a group, not contradictory. Justice: The principle of moral righteousness, fairness. Respect for fair treatment, honor, standards or the law. My value will be security. Safety can be defined as the absence of danger, risk or injury. My criterion will therefore be the conformity of the participants. Students who participate in these activities must assume certain responsibilities towards themselves and towards their peers. Only by ensuring this compliance can student safety be ensured. First argument: Drug testing of participants is relevant to reducing crime rates and prevents threats to the safety of their peers. As noted in Wikipedia in 2005, a high school in Oceanside, California conducted a study in 1997 in which they began testing out-of-school participants for drugs before joining in the activities. Positive results have been achieved in the school's programs. The study showed that doctor... middle of paper ... they quit and then they had to be retested in ninety days. If the student tested positive again after the ninety days, they would be kicked out of school and forced to enroll in substance abuse classes. These policies have consequences that scare students, but more needs to be added. The new policy would allow students to strike three times before being expelled. The first time a student fails the test, the student's parents will be notified of what their child did and the student will be retested. If the student fails the second test, he or she will be suspended and required to attend a substance abuse class while suspended. If that didn't work and the student failed the test a third time, he or she would be expelled and enrolled in a drug treatment program. With these consequences, students would reduce their use of illegal drugs, or even stop it altogether..