SOCIO-120 Lecture Notes - Lecture 32: International Olympic Committee, Breathalyzer, Hair Follicle
Document Summary
Drug testing in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. 1930"s invention of the breathalyzer (prohibition brought it on) Drug testing of arrestees began systematically in 1987. In 1997 evolved into arrestee drug abuse monitoring system (adam) Criminal justice system agencies also use drug testing. Probation, parole and other community release programs. Testing began in 1930s on race horses. Testing among human athletes began in 1960s. International olympic committee (ioc) began testing after cyclist died from amphetamine use. Comprehensive testing began in 1972: to ensure an even playing field (amphetamines and steroids) Collegiate sports were not systematically subjected to testing until 1986 (ncaa) Professional sports have been slow to adopt drug testing, particularly mandatory testing due to strong resistance from players unions. 2006: nhl, mlb, nba and nfl adopt testing. 14 states have decriminalized with strong support. All 50 states have made possession of a small amount a misdemeanor.