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Surge in Harmful Substance Ingestion Among K-8 Students at School
Original: Ingestion of Harmful Substances โ Not Necessarily Drugs โ Surges at School for K-8 Students
A spike in students at K-8 schools ingesting harmful substances โ not necessarily drugs โ is raising concern among parents and educators. The report highlights that everyday toxic items, not just illicit drugs, are behind the rise, prompting calls for closer supervision, better storage of hazardous materials in schools, and greater awareness of poisoning risks for young children.
Why now: Parents and educators are alarmed by a reported rise in children swallowing harmful substances during the school day.
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- Ingestion of Harmful Substances โ Not Necessarily Drugs โ Surges at School for K-8 Students ยท sheknows.com
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