Let's fight students' drug abuse

Friday, March 31, 2023 | 10 Views |

The country is currently battling two serious issues in schools; use of corporal punishment and escalating use of drugs by students.

In this edition, we carry stories on the two subject matters which are related in a way as they affect our children. The story on the use of drugs reflects how the matter has spiraled out of control thereby becoming a concern for the police.

The story says there have been concerns about the increase in students' drug use and the escalating trends of learners consuming space cakes being,cookies and muffins containing marijuana.

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