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Is Drug Testing an Invasion of Privacy?

Fix video columnist Jane Velez-Mitchell cautions against "Big Brother" tactics—but is pro-drug testing for certain jobs, like airplane pilots

By Jane Velez-Mitchell

11/09/12

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Reader's Question: Do you support the increased use of drug testing in our society, in the workplace and elsewhere? Is it helpful or an invasion of privacy?

[Jane is now exclusively answering your questions about addiction, recovery and the like. Send your questions to janevelezmitchell@thefix.com.]

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