Drug Testing Policy

Inmate Brandon, please be aware that MCSO has a policy in place regarding drug testing of inmates. MCSO Policy DJ-6 INMATE DRUG TESTING states “It is the Policy of the Office to require all inmates to submit to random and reasonable suspicion drug testing in an attempt to deter illegal drug activities within the jail system.” Only inmates who have been in MCSO custody over 30 days will be subject to random drug testing to allow any residual illegal drugs in there system at the time of arrest to exit the body. You were booked into MCSO custody on 02/06/17 which is well over the 30 days required by policy.

This essay is going to look at Howard Parker et al’s (1998) theory of ‘normalisation’ and critically evaluate whether or not it still relevant in contemporary society. The essay will begin by explaining the theory in relation to how and where it developed from. The essay will move on to focus on specific aspects such as globalisation and how certain issues have affected the ‘normalisation’ of recreational drug use. The focus will then move onto describing the seven dimensions of ‘normalisation’ that Howard et al (1998) developed; drug availability, drug

Please be aware that our drug test policy is changing. The purpose of the memo is to inform all employees that the rules will be changing. After considering the thought, I decide to go ahead and do the change of the policy because they shouldn’t be using drugs anyways on job site.

Firstly, the case involves a 4th Amendment of the constitution regarding the right to unreasonable search and seizures. Particularly, the case is about a Springfield University conducting random drug testing of the students because they have been getting various students cases, where a student was found to be involved abusing illegal controlled substances. The university conducted a survey to get knowledge from the students about abusing illegal substances such as marijuana, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine etc. The result of the survey suggested that 15 percent of the student body uses illegal substances. Therefore, the university develops a law that every registered student is entitled to a random drug testing. Each and every student

To gain a well rounded analysis, we look to other studies which emphasise the enduring strength of barriers – peer pressure, parental attachment, personal value systems – that keep most young people from associating with a culture in which familiarity with drugs is ‘normal '. The idea behind this argument is that drug use is in fact far from the norm, young drug users hold the same values as that of wider society and they only take drugs because they are trying to neutralise the guilt that has resulted from engaging in a behaviour they know is ultimately wrong. With this argument in mind, one could argue that it is up to the criminal justice system to help regulate illegal drug use because young people are aware that what they are doing is wrong and carry on doing so because they already feel guilty about breaking societal values. As plausible as this argument may seem, such an interpretation is simplistic in that it makes assumptions that those who take drugs perceive it to be wrong, instead they may just feel guilt because of the existing societal sanctions that are in place and not because they are breaking so called 'societal values '. Having said this, there are also other studies which support the findings of the NWELS. South argues that "the ‘normalisation of drug use’ reflects society’s undeniable awareness of drugs issues; for example, drugs education and prevention efforts indicate that these substances are no longer perceived as exceptional and remote but as

The purpose of this essay is to further define and understand the meaning behind the term ‘normalisation’ and to what extent does this, combined with drug involvement, play a central role in youth culture. Conclusively, it is important to figure out whether the drug use among young in people in the UK is increasing enough for it to be labelled as ‘normalised’. To what extent do drugs play a fundamental role in the conventional everyday life of young adults? Combined with the above, this essay will gather research studies that both support and challenge the theory of normalisation in measuring the extent that drug normalisation applies in UK society. The concept of drug normalisation has long been a continuous and controversial debate for many

In the article titled “Should Colleges Be Allowed to Enforce Mandatory Drug Testing…” Linn State Technical College in Missouri implemented mandatory drug testing for all students as part of the general admissions process. Linn State Technical College explains their reasoning behind the drug testing as part of their mission to “prepare students for profitable employment and a life of learning”. Lawsuits have been filed against the college stating that the students Fourth Amendment rights have been violated. One of the main reasons school officials stand by the mandatory drug testing policy is for the students who are enrolled in programs that involve operating of heavy equipment.

U.S drug testing policy continues to expand and several studies have shown that the implementation of drug testing had a positive impact on occupational safety and overall work performance (Dwyer 275); however, many employees have expressed negative opinions of drug testing practices, to name a few, as questionable, non-ethical and that violates individual’s right to privacy (Comer 259). This policy is becoming increasingly popular at the workplace, not only in the United States but also in other regions around the globe such as Latin America, Europe, Canada, and Asia. It has become more reinforced frequently throughout the workplace to perform a drug test. According to Colakis and Bruce, drug abuse refers to the use of illicit drugs (e.g.

Parker and colleague’s counter argument on Shiner and Newburns’ attitudinal approach highlights that the anti-drug behaviour presented by early teens towards drug user ‘mellows with age and life experience’ (Parker et al., 2002, pg.948). Shiner and Newburn (1997) partially agree the reasoning behind the normalisation theory, of which is stimulates as a sympathetic attitude towards the understanding of drug use among young people. However, it is seen from their research that Parker’s study does not critic the social acceptance of drug use in the UK, which therefore does not give a true quantitative approach on drug

The usage of drugs is increasing every year for students through middle and high school. A way to counteract this is: drug testing. There are no federal laws concerning drug testing in schools. However there are two Supreme Court cases that allow schools across the United States to do drug testing: In 1995, it turned legal to test student athletes, and in 2002, the case ruled that drug testing be expanded to students in any competitive extracurricular activity like marching band and chess club. Although pupils can be severely punished, drug testing should continue to to be in school. This is because it can help early intervention, shows that schools are keeping a safe and drug free environment, and helps docents have a successful future.

Testing high school students for drugs isn't the wrong thing to do. High school students taking drugs are wrong because they can damage their bodies and even lead to killing themselves. Random drug testing of student athletes has become more common in some school districts and is probably being recognized in many others. Promoters of random drug inspection policies believe they will knock down the use of drugs and alcohol, at least with students and athletes. Not a lot of people would go against this desirable outcome; though, the system being utilized, the means, have heightened questions in the minds of many

The drug normalization theory portrays how illegal drug has shifted from symbolised as a criminal offense to becoming a way for young adults to pursue the recreational propose, determined by their own decision. In the contemporary society, three primary sources affect our understanding of what is considered as ‘normalization’ of drugs. First of all, the official data of addicts from British Crime Survey provided by the home office can illustrate easier access to illegal drug. Additionally, the governmental organisations, containing the home office, constructed a variety of policy suggestions and information concerning drug consumption, drug legislation and drug control. The final aspect is that all kinds of media such as the TV, journals and the Internet reported about the danger of taking drug and drug-associated offense. The authorities, academics and the press have given various information of national drug ‘normalization’. There have been a lot of arguments over this theory. The criticisms by Shiner and Newburn (1999) stated that the government report might overstate the number of drug use. From their point of view, the normalization theory is ‘romantic hyperbole’ that sends a misunderstanding message of life-time consumption and frequency of drug taking. Their main idea was the larger part of young people did not use drug and people who take drugs were the minority since only a small amount of them would actually become addicted to illicit drugs. Nevertheless, the drug

In the article, there is two different perspectives, a favorable viewpoint, and a negative viewpoint. Although it is true that drug testing is unfortunately invasive, there is evidence that proves the effectiveness of drug testing people. For example, the article states that “Quest Diagnostics acquired verification that the number of positive drug tests is declining compared to when they first started near the end of the 1980s.” (Paragraph 33.) In fact, this is a direct result from the increase of employers testing their employees. Additionally, the “DEA reports that companies suffer fewer mistakes and money by testing employees. (Paragraph 37.) In fact, employers become responsible for their employee's actions when they fail to take action

Castulon should establish a drug testing program because of the potential benefits that overrides the potential risks associated with such program. The bottom line of the company is profitability and stakeholder’s benefits; however, drugs do not contribute to any of these. The company relies on employee productivity, reduces employee turnover and absenteeism, reduced cases related to workers compensations. The impact of the drug testing program within the company on their morale and productivity will be heavy but will soon wear off. Having such program can also be used for deterrence purposes as the employee will try to avoid failing drug test and so is a long terms

It is no secret that drug use has made a solid establishment within our society and will continually push negative results on people, particularly on the youth culture who are experiencing the confusing and exciting journey to adulthood (Measham et al, 2001). Just looking at the 60% increase in those charged and tried for Class A drug related crimes (Mallender et al, 2002), it is clear that research in this area is needed fast and vast quantities. However, it is since the argument that recreational use is now a familiar activity among popular sub youth cultures as apposed to the minority (Manning, 2007) that the area of attitudes towards recreational drug use be examined closer.