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Information for parents and carers

Links to more information for parents/carers

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

Adfam: Adfam is the leading national organisation working with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol. They have lots of resources, including booklets and DVDs.

Frank: Worried about someone?

Safer- Lancashire: Drugs awareness: information for parents.

Know the score:Talking to your kids about drugs may be easier than you think

The following leaflets can be downloaded free:

Addaction - Know what you're talking about- look for the leaflet in the downloads section

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]

City of London: Do your children know more than drugs than you?(PDF)

What's the deal on quitting: a do-it-yourself guide to quitting cannabis- Australian leaflet. (PDF)