Young people
Guidance
Guidance for those working with young people and in the drugs field.
Every Child Matters: Young People and Drugs - Drug Action Teams and children's services can help each other improve outcomes for young people and their families and the community, as part of an overall strategy for meeting children and young people's needs.
Drug use prevention among young people review (new window) - The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) have published a review of reviews on drug use prevention among young people, updated from 2004. This publication covers what works to prevent and/or reduce illicit drug use among young people aged 7 to 25 years old.
Drugs: Guidance for schools - Provides guidance on all matters relating to drug education.
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Children and young people's policy
An opportunity to enhance the prevention of substance misuse.
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Frameworks for use in planning and commissioning children's services.
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Young People's Substance Misuse Partnership Grant (YPSMPG) guidance and information.
