Drugs and alcohol
The following websites provide helpful information and support around substance use in children and young people:
Understand the issues
Further information for parents and carers:
- Solvent use (Achieving for Children)
- Young people, drugs and alcohol advice (DSM Foundation)
- I Wish I'd Known - Fiona's book for parents and carers (Daniel Spargo Mabbs Foundation)
- Honest information about drugs (FRANK)
- Advice for parents (National Crime Agency)
- Children's mental health guide (Every Mind Matters)
- Child exploitation - Parents and carers support pack (London Borough of Richmond upon Thames)
Talk to your children
Resources for information before you speak to your children:
- Talking about drugs and alcohol (NSPCC)
- Talking about difficult topics (NSPCC)
- How to deal with peer pressure (Drinkaware)
- Talking about alcohol. A guide for parents and carers (The Alcohol Education Trust)