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Would you report cocaine use at the Christmas party?

305 replies

Nevertime · 14/12/2021 20:56

A member of staff was seen using and offered it to others too.

It's not something I do and I'd think it completely inappropriate. I wasn't there, but I'm not sure I'd have reported it.

It has been reported and staff member is suspended pending an investigation.

Would you have reported?

OP posts:
Snugglepumpkin · 14/12/2021 22:59

Yes I would report illegal drug use, not that I would have much faith that anyone would do anything about it.

It's a bit like the Tories & their Christmas parties though isn't it.
One rule for 'them' another for anyone else because I bet the same teacher (or whoever they were, whichever profession they were in) would be writing up files about kids who used the same drugs or said their parents used their parents did them.

You don't get to pick which laws of the land you want to follow unless you are prepared to be a known as criminal as you have broken the law.

I wonder if the drugs that teacher was taking were supplied though County Lines?
Did they know?
The fact they purchased the drug is proof they don't care.

They are personally responsible (by maintaining the demand for these products) for every drop of misery along the manufacturing & supply chain.

TheMoth · 14/12/2021 22:59

@mumsnetHQ

Do you think maybe you could have a campaign about County lines and the harm recreational drugs does to kids? I'm not sure some of your members are quite getting it.

MrsSkylerWhite · 14/12/2021 23:01

I massively disapprove but no, I probably wouldn’t.

CatsTheWayToDoIt · 14/12/2021 23:03

Nope. I don’t take it myself but It’s not in school, it’s at a party. I don’t think the fact they are a teacher makes any difference unless they are in school.

Turkishangora · 14/12/2021 23:03

[quote Palavah]@Turkishangora there are other lives involved than the middle class professionals who fancy a bit of party sherbert.[/quote]
I agree, and that's what's morally wrong. Very few people who take cocaine are addicted to it though with all this life wrecking effects, it's a recreational drug for most people. Interesting people talking about not wanting their kids being taught by someone on a come down, what about a hangover?? Clearly no one in this thread has ever been to work on a hangover have they??!

And not nice describing drug users as "low life scum". Where's the "be kind" there? People are full of hypocrisy. I

Notdoingthis · 14/12/2021 23:09

No I wouldn't

Scautish · 14/12/2021 23:09

@Turkishangora

Have you actually read any of the posts which discuss the horror the production of cocaine? The absolute misery those creating the demand for the drug are inflicting on the poorest of people? But it’s ok because most use it on a recreational basis??

I don’t give a fuck about “be kind” to the poor little cocaine users. I wish they would be kinder when they made their lifestyle choices and frankly “low life scum” -as much as I hate that expression - is a perfectly acceptable term for them.

Applesonthelawn · 14/12/2021 23:12

Of course it should be reported. No question. It's illegal, has far reaching consequences, distorts judgement.

Stomacharmeleon · 14/12/2021 23:13

I was a teacher until recently (had to take medical retirement) and my friend (also a teacher) died from a Coke problem a couple of years ago leaving a young family.
I had told the head as it had been noticed she was wearing the same clothes and not doing her job. And had been seen taking it at Christmas party.
Was told by him to keep my nose out.

Turkishangora · 14/12/2021 23:14

[quote Scautish]@Turkishangora

Have you actually read any of the posts which discuss the horror the production of cocaine? The absolute misery those creating the demand for the drug are inflicting on the poorest of people? But it’s ok because most use it on a recreational basis??

I don’t give a fuck about “be kind” to the poor little cocaine users. I wish they would be kinder when they made their lifestyle choices and frankly “low life scum” -as much as I hate that expression - is a perfectly acceptable term for them.[/quote]
I do know and understand about the grimness of the production industry. Are all drug users "low life scum"? Or is there some kind of hierarchy?! If someone posted about problems with drug use on here would people call them "low life scum" or try and be supportive? The most recent article I read re county lines was about heroin supply being most prevalent currently, are those users low life scum as well?

AnotherOneWithNoGoodName · 14/12/2021 23:15

I wouldn't. I'm a coward.
But it's pretty shit to be doing it so boldly, I wouldn't judge anyone else for reporting them.

Happyhappyday · 14/12/2021 23:16

If it was at an event organized the employer yes I would, because it feels like if you can’t abstain from illegal drugs at a work function, you probably are not in control of your habit, whatever you think and I’d find the lack of control concerning for someone working with children.

If it was a Christmas party by members of staff independently but not organized by the school than no.

milkysmum · 14/12/2021 23:17

No. I don't use myself, but as a nurse I know lots of colleagues who do on nights out, plenty of social workers also who work in our team.
Ex's friend was a teacher ( head of department) and he was a regular Cocaine user on a weekend. It's very common unfortunately.

Scautish · 14/12/2021 23:21

@Turkishangora

Are all drug users "low life scum"? Or is there some kind of hierarchy?! If someone posted about problems with drug use on here would people call them "low life scum" or try and be supportive?

This is a thread about cocaine users. At no point have I discussed users of any other drug. I am absolutely not going to be supportive of people who are causing abject misery so they can get their recreational kicks. I would far far rather that any support was given to heroin users who -typically - come from far more impoverished backgrounds and are completely stigmatised by their communities. Coke users are immoral, selfish twats and I do not have one ounce of sympathy for them.

namechangeforthispost123 · 14/12/2021 23:22

No I wouldn't, not my business and I'd have no idea why the person needed to take coke that night or what the ramifications of me 'reporting' would lead to.....

Crikeycroc · 14/12/2021 23:27

No, I would not report him. Whoever reported him sounds malicious and/or pearl clutching.
I know plenty of professionals people, including teachers, who use recreational drugs from time to time and are good at their jobs.

cabbageking · 14/12/2021 23:28

Yes.

Unreasonabubble · 14/12/2021 23:32

@namechangeforthispost123

No I wouldn't, not my business and I'd have no idea why the person needed to take coke that night or what the ramifications of me 'reporting' would lead to.....
This is the bit that puzzles me "why the person needed to take coke that night" Why does any drug addict need a reason? It's sad. It starts, I presume, as a recreational instance and eventually over time becomes an addiction. All the time there are Cocaine users, there are Cocaine suppliers. And those who are slaves to the Cocaine growers, in fear of their lives, will continue to exist and have their throats slashed, their families intimidated. Nope. I cannot see the "happy" recreational side of Cocaine.
CovidFreeChristmas · 14/12/2021 23:33

@Crikeycroc

No, I would not report him. Whoever reported him sounds malicious and/or pearl clutching. I know plenty of professionals people, including teachers, who use recreational drugs from time to time and are good at their jobs.

They are not good at their jobs if they can't figure out their "fun" is a direct result of child abuse.

Dillidalli · 14/12/2021 23:34

Like a pp said, I wouldn’t have reported it but I would be quite relieved if someone else did.

MissCruellaDeVil · 14/12/2021 23:35

@whistleryukon

If there was a LADO meeting about this (which there will be/already will have happened) and it came to light that other staff members were aware and didn't report, they would face disciplinary action too.
No they wouldn't.
GoodTid · 14/12/2021 23:36

It would be a hard decision for me. Part of me is 'out of work, personal decision, keep my nose out'.

The other half of me would be 'I can't be complicit to this, s/he is a twat, I hate drugs and all that it stands for, I'm a professional - and abide by standards set out'.

Ultimately, yes I would report them.

ddl1 · 14/12/2021 23:36

No - unless they'd brought drugs into the school itself.

However, I wouldn't lie if asked about it.

PlanetNormal · 14/12/2021 23:36

Having done a lot worse than a couple of lines of Charlie in my time and not being a hypocritical sanctimonious prig, no, I absolutely would not have reported it.

Bagamoyo1 · 14/12/2021 23:37

Yes I’d report it