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This is such a controversial topic in today's day and age. I know
people can passionately make the argument either way and I believe
deep down in their hearts they feel as though they were right. I
have seen people respond to this topic with anger and have watched
teenagers make the argument that it is an invasion on their rights
and privacy. It is something that sparks a lot of discussion and
needs to be worked out in your own heart and minds if you are
parent that suspects that their teen is using drugs.
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