Category: Professionals

ID tag is 7

  • Smoke Free Highland

    Resource link

    Smoke Free Highland

    Description

    Here you will find all the information you need if you are thinking about stopping smoking, if you are someone who wants to help or encourage someone you know to stop smoking or if you want to make your lifestyle smoke free.

    Type

    website

    Target Group

    Professionals, Parents / Carers, Young People

    Resource Name

    Smoke free Highland

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    Tobacco

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    NHS Highland

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Caffeine Leaflet for Young People

    Caffeine Leaflet for Young People Information Leaflet About Caffeine – A leaflet produced by Skye and Lochalsh Young Carers which describes the effects of caffeine on our bodies, and lists the amounts found in everyday foods and drinks.

  • New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) resource pack

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    Home Office – New Psychoactive Substances resource pack

    Description

    A resource pack on new psychoactive substances for educators and practitioners working with young people.

    Type

    PDF docuement

    Target Group

    Professionals

    Resource Name

    New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) resource pack

    Resource Contact

    Home Office

    Topic

    Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Home Office

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    11/03/2015 – last upadted 02/08/2016

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Crew

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    Crew

    Description

    Crew is a drugs charity based in Edinburgh providing non-judgemental, relevant information, advice and support.

    “We don’t condemn or condone drug use.”

    Type

    website

    Target Group

    Resource Name

    My Crew

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Crew 2000

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    2018

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Fast Forward


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    Fast Forward website

    Description

    Fast Forward was established as a national charity in 1987. They provide experiential learning based on accurate information and sound advice on substance misuse education and prevention.

    Type

    Website

    Target Group

    Professionals

    Resource Name

    Resource Contact

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Fast Forward

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    2017

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Highland Substance Awareness: Prevention and Education Framework

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    Highland Substance Awareness Prevention and Education Framework

    Description

    The framework has been developed to support substance misuse education in schools through Curriculum for Excellence. This covers safe use of medicines, prevention of tobacco, alcohol and drugs, with appropriate learning to the age and stage of the child or young person.

    Type

    Framework

    Target Group

    Professionals

    Resource Name

    Highland Substance Awareness: Prevention and Education Framework

    Resource Contact

    via Highland Substance Awareness Toolkit

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Covers all Health and Wellbeing Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Highland Alcohol and Srugs Partnership, The Highland Council, NHS Highland, Highland Youth Action Service

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    Autumn 2017

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • ‘What works’ in drugs education and prevention?

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    ‘What works’ in drug education and prevention?

    Description

    This literature review examines the evidence of effectiveness of different types of drug prevention and education for children and young people, principally that which is delivered in schools.

    Type

    Report

    Target Group

    Professionals

    Resource Name

    ‘What works’ in drug education and prevention?

    Resource Contact

    Fran Warren – Scottish Government

    Topic

    Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Scottish Government

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    07/12/2016

    Resource Last Reviewed

    24/02/2023

  • Alcohol Focus Scotland

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    Alcohol Focus Scotland – news, information and training material

    Description

    Alcohol Focus Scotland is Scotland’s national alcohol charity. This website provides accurate and accessible information about alcohol; its associated harm; and how it affects different sections of society.  Global, national and local policies; research findings; and current news articles can be found on the sites as well as briefings on key alcohol issues e.g. minimum pricing and licensing.  The information can be used to inform lesson content and also by young people looking to source information for debates, presentations, projects or essays

    Type

    Online interactive resource

    Target Group

    Teachers Secondary, Young People, Parents and Carers

    Resource Name

    Alcohol Focus Scotland

    Resource Contact

    http://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/contact-us

    Topic

    Alcohol

    Experiences and Outcomes

    HWB 3-38a, HWB 4-38a, HWB 3-40b, HWB 4-40b, HWB 3-43a, HWB 4-43a, HWB 3-43b, HWB 4-43b

    Publisher

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Privacy Policy

    Cost Attached

    None

    Implications for Staff

    None

    Publication Date

    2013

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Children Harmed by Alcohol Toolkit (CHAT)

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    Children Harmed By Alcohol Toolkit

    Description

    This resource contains a range of interactive materials that can be used with children, young people and families to build resilience and protective factors.

    Type

    website

    Target Group

    Professionals

    Resource Name

    CHAT (Children Harmed by Alcohol Toolkit)

    Resource Contact

    Alcohol Focus Scotland

    Topic

    Alcohol

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Alcohol Focus Scotland

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership

    Resource link

    Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership

    Description

    Online resource for information relating to the Highland area, with signposts for getting help, local information, and other useful links.

    Type

    website

    Target Group

    Professionals, Parents / Carers, Young People

    Resource Name

    Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    2015-2018

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021