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Survey on substance use in schools

February 26, 2025

A national survey of school principals is drawing attention to student substance use and the strain its puts on educators and school resources. We speak with lead researcher and UBC Nursing Professor Emily Jenkins about the findings.

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    One in five survey respondents report that they are spending six hours a week dealing with student substance use (article).

  • Why can’t schools manage substance use?

    Substance use is taking up an increasing amount of school administrators' time (podcast).

  • Survey on substance use in schools

    A national survey of school principals is drawing attention to student substance use and the strain its puts on educators and school resources. We speak with lead researcher and UBC Nursing Professor Emily Jenkins about the findings.

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    Fatal overdoses, the majority from fentanyl, a highly-potent opioid, are now the leading cause of death for young people aged 10-18 in British Columbia (article).

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    Having more informed and non-judgmental family discussions about drugs may save children's lives (audio).

  • Calls for more education, less stigma as report shows toxic drugs the leading cause of death in B.C. youth

    A significant gap in early intervention remains (article).