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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sports Medicine
  • Educational Policy

Background:

  • Performance-enhancing substance (PES) misuse is a concern in high school athletics.
  • Drug testing programs are implemented in some U.S. school districts to deter PES use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the cost-effectiveness and justification of mandatory drug testing for U.S. high school students for PES misuse.
  • To explore alternative resource allocation for financially constrained school districts.

Main Methods:

  • The study presents an argument based on existing data regarding drug testing costs, positive test rates, and school district budgets.
  • It analyzes the financial implications of drug testing programs in the context of educational and athletic safety needs.

Main Results:

  • Drug testing is characterized as invasive and expensive.
  • The number of positive tests for PES misuse is low, failing to justify the significant financial investment.
  • Alternative uses for funds, such as injury prevention and general education, are proposed as more beneficial.

Conclusions:

  • Mandatory drug testing for PES misuse in high school students is not a cost-effective strategy.
  • Financial resources in schools are better allocated to direct student welfare initiatives like injury prevention and education.
  • Policy review of current drug testing mandates is recommended for school districts facing budget constraints.