College life has always had some element of drugs and alcohol. Some campuses certainly are more prone to drug and alcohol issues. It is high time (pun intended) that universities start taking steps to discourage the rampant use of drugs and alcohol on their campuses.
One of the schools recently hit hard by drug troubles is Texas Christian University in Ft Worth, TX.
The TCU Horned Frogs are the local sweethearts. The school and its sports teams have been the center of their community, almost always in a positive light.
Fans flock to football games even if they didn't attend the private school. People across Tarrant County wear purple to support the Frogs. Young boys want to play ball like LaDainian Tomlinson and Andy Dalton. Nearby businesses tout TCU and sell purple fan gear. You get the picture.
It was not a pleasant day when the school announced a major drug investigation uncovered serious drug problems at the school and on the football team. Four football players were arrested for selling drugs.
The arrests sent a tough message to college students everywhere: There is zero tolerance for drug dealing. Leaders and campus police at several universities said that even if the public expects drug use on campuses, officers have a responsibility to enforce the law.
The drug sting toll sat at 19 people accused, including 15 students. Four of the 15 students arrested were football players. It was later reported that five football players had tested positive for marijuana and failed a Feb. 1 test initiated by coach Gary Patterson.
Ten of those arrested are accused of selling 1/4 ounce to 5 pounds of marijuana.
Three people were arrested on suspicion of selling controlled substances, three on suspicion of selling both marijuana and a controlled substance, and one on suspicion of selling fake LSD and marijuana. One person, who was not identified, was arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession.
I would bet that they could put a drug sting on virtually any campus in America. Maybe some football programs would survive, but drugs are so pervasive in society and on campus that all schools are guilty. What do you think the answer is? Do you think that mandatory drug classes would help?
Source: http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/02/19/3745958/campuses-take-tough-stance-on.html