Updated on Jan 05, 2009 – SCMP
I refer to the letter by Adam Liu (“Drug tests not the solution”, December 29).
I am a Form Six student and I have never doubted the importance of teenagers’ privacy and other rights.
However, I do feel that the proposed compulsory drugs tests in schools may be the best solution.
Since I was a primary school student I have listened to innumerable talks and have been asked to join activities highlighting the dangers of taking drugs, but still some young people get involved with drugs.
It is the same with smoking.
We attended many talks on the dangers of tobacco, but some of my classmates have been smoking for two or three years.
What schools, the government and other organisations can do to combat this problem, is limited.
Most of my classmates who smoke are influenced by their families especially their parents.
Perhaps drug tests are too stringent and controversial, but this is the most effective way to deal with a worsening situation.
Ricky Wu Wing-kei, Sha Tin