The substance misuse curriculum at school develops the child / young person’s understanding of understanding of healthy lifestyles and the use and misuse of a variety of substances including over the counter and prescribed medicines, alcohol, drugs, tobacco and solvents.

Talking to your child about the dangers of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs for a young age is important as knowing the facts will help your child make healthy choices.

What do I need to say?

• Find out what your child already knows.
• Teach your child the facts.
• Give your child clear rules.
• Be prepared to answer your child’s questions.
• Talk with your child about how to say “no.”

For advice on age appropriate conversations click on this link.

Leaflets (click on the picture to access the leaflet)

talking-to-teens-about-smoking-pdf

Websites / Apps (click on the picture to access the site)

https://alcoholeducationtrust.org/parent-area/

Helplines

If you are affected by any of the materials please contact:-

Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs

08080 10 10 11 / email helpline@sfad.org.uk                                             (Monday – Friday between 9am and 11pm and Saturday and Sunday between 5pm and 11pm)

We Are With You (alcohol or drugs)

Tel: 0800 915 4624 (weekdays 9 am – 9pm, weekends 10 am –  4 pm) Webchat available online.

Drinkline

Supports people who are worried about their own or someone else’s drinking.  Tel: 0800 731 4314 (weekdays 9 am – 9pm, weekends 10 am – 4 pm)

Talk to Frank

Drug support – Call 0300 123 6600 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), Chat Text 82111, Send an email

Know the Score Drugs Helpline

0333 230 9468 Monday – Friday 9am – 9pm, Saturday – Sunday 10am-4pm. live chat and email

NHS Inform

Tel: 0800 22 44 88