Concern raised about impact of drug use on young Barbadians

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September 15, 2026

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Concern is being raised about the impact of drug use on Barbados’ young people.

Minister of Education Transformation, Chad Blackman, says this is one of the issues being confronted by the education system.

He says while the problem does not affect the entire student population, it is still a cause for concern.

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