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)
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
