Research involving 3,907 teachers and published by the NASUWT reveals that 1 in 5 (19%) of respondents are aware of students using cannabis in school.
A further 13% said they knew of students using nicotine pouches or snus (used by placing them between the lip and gum), while 9% are aware of students using spice, a synthetic drug that mimics marijuana.
The NASUWT is concerned that the use of harmful substances is contributing to a rise disruptive, violent, and abusive behaviour in schools.
A minority of respondents even reported students using drugs including ketamine, cocaine, and nitrous oxide within school.
Elsewhere, 7% in the survey said they are aware of students using alcohol while in school, and 6% know of students using gambling websites and apps during school time.
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