Information from DrugScope:
D-World
D-World is DrugScope's site for young people (ages 12-14). It includes games and quizzes as well as information on drugs. It also has pages specifically for parents and for teachers.
Teachers can download information from D-world for use in the classroom but you should contact the web manager for a copyright declaration form. webmaster@drugscope.org.uk
Publications
DrugScope also produces publications, mainly for professionals, but we do produce some posters about drugs which may be suitable for the classroom. See our publications catalogue and our posters & leaflets page.
Information from other organisations:
Websites with information for parents and carers
FRANK:
worried about someone: Help for the families of drug users.
Safer- Lancashire: Drugs awareness: information for parents.
Spark Island: Talking to your child about drugs
Know the score: Talking to your kids about drugs may be easier than you think
Know your limits: Children, young people and alcohol
The following leaflets can be downloaded free:
Know what you're talking about: a family guide to drugs and alcohol (PDF)
Addaction - Know what you're talking about
FRANK action update: parents briefing Drugs: what every parent should know
Know the score [NHS Health Scotland] Parents guide to drugs (PDF)
Talking about drugs: a guide for parents [Health Promotion Agency Northern Ireland]
Talking about solvents: a guide for parents [Health Promotion Agency Northern Ireland]
FRANK: all about drugs: does your child know more than you?
City of London: Do your children know more than drugs than you?(PDF)
FRANK- safety first advice card for mentor and befrienders (PDF)
FRANK - Drugs and young people in foster care (PDF) This guide aims to help foster carers support children and young people by encouraging them to talk about drugs - either with their foster carer or by contacting FRANK
What's the deal on quitting: a do-it-yourself guide to quitting cannabis- Australian leaflet. (PDF)
Organisations:
Adfam: Adfam is the leading national organisation working with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol
