Category: Drugs

  • Know the Score

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    Know the Score

    Description

    Scotland’s Drugs Information Gateway

    Type

    website

    Target Group

    Professionals, Parents / Carers, Young People

    Resource Name

    Know the Score

    Resource Contact

    via website, phone line, or live chat

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Know the Score

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    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • The Royal Society for Public Health Supports Drugs Safety Testing at Festivals

    Let festival-goers and clubbers test their drugs to reduce harm

    As the summer festival season begins, RSPH is calling on all music festivals where drug use is common to provide safety testing facilities as standard, where festival-goers can take any ‘substances of concern’ in their possession to establish their content and strength.

    RSPH believes the move, which is backed by 95% of festival-goers, will help minimise the risk of serious health harm as a result of recreational drug use.

    https://www.rsph.org.uk/about-us/news/let-festival-goers-and-clubbers-test-their-drugs-to-reduce-harm.html#.WTlSyor9MYs.facebook

    Check out where drugs testing can be done at:

    http://www.wearetheloop.org

     

  • Rock Challenge Inverness – Winners 2017

    The results are in from the 2017 Safer Highland Rock Challenge®

    On Monday 3rd April, the event held at Eden Court Theatre was performed to a sold out audience and was supported by the Safer Highland Partnership and Police Scotland’s Choices for Life.

    1st place and qualifying through to the 2017 Scottish Final:   

    Thurso High School, Thurso, Caithness

    The Island

    Thurso High School

    “Inspired by William Golding’s Lord of the Flies’ Great Britain is in a state of nuclear war and school children are forced to evacuate to ‘The Island’. How will they survive in paradise without adult leadership and rules? What lurks on the island to ruin their fun? “Maybe there is a beast… maybe it’s only us.”

    2nd place

    Farr High School, Caithness

    WW2 A Highland Story

    Farr High School

    “A Highland village uses music and dance to hold its community together during the bleak times of the Second World War. With the absence of husbands, fathers and brothers and a family experiencing the prospect of losing a loved one, the women rally round to bring a new sense of normality and hope to the community”.

    3rd place

    Nairn Academy, Nairn, Highlands

    Glamour & Greed

    Nairn Academy

    “We tell a tale from almost a century ago… of glamour, greed and great wealth. With love, indulgence and betrayal at every corner, and the influence of alcohol wreaking havoc, this drama teaches us important lessons. Now, watch as this story of decadence unfolds…”

    Alness Academy showcased their performance tonight and have also qualified to the 2017 Scottish Final due to their 2016 success!

    Trapped

    “Osiris, God of the Egyptian Afterlife, is a cruel leader. He and his minions rule the Underworld through fear and oppression. This dark and horrible place is populated by animals, monstrous creatures and the half dead, suffering endless torture. When the Akiiki family accidently become trapped in this world, it can only end in tragedy”.

    On Tuesday 4th April, the event held at Eden Court Theatre was performed to a sold out audience and was supported by the Safer Highland Partnership and Police Scotland’s Choices for Life.

    1st place tonight- qualifying through to the 2017 Scottish Final:

    Invergordon Academy, Invergordon

    Still in Chains

    “In our darkest need we are all tempted by revenge – to pass the pain on to someone else.  However, even with powers beyond natural order, can a young slave girl undo the theft of freedom, pointless murder and evil deeds that linger, even within the far reaches of her dreams? Can she ever be truly free from the painful past?”

    2nd place and also qualifying through to the 2017 Scottish Final:

    Dingwall Academy, Dingwall, Ross-shire

    Dia de los Muertos

    “His Mother’s love gone,

    Family pride at stake,

    Poor Enzo has a difficult choice he must make.

    To dance with his heart,

    Or fight with his head,

    To stay with the remembered,

    Or be captured by the dead

    Will his family’s love be enough to help him get through,

    Or will he succumb to the spirit of the bull”.

    3rd place tonight:

    Grantown Grammar School, Grantown-on-Spey, Moray-shire

    Tam O’Shanter – A Modern Twist

    “In our modern-day retelling of Tam O’Shanter we encounter an everyday market seller who gets caught up in a drug fuelled celebration with his friends.  This leads to a horrifying midnight experience on the way home where they get dragged into the struggle between good and evil.  Who will win out in the end?”

    Attending this evenings were an array of sponsors, local authority figures and invited special guests. Following the show quotes were obtained from the following guests:

    From Highland Alcohol and Drug Partnership, Debbie Stewart, Co-ordinator commented:

    “It was a fantastic show, the standard is absolutely amazing, I can’t believe the numbers of kids that are involved and I also can’t believe the number of families, members of the community. What we actually see on stage is fantastic but that’s just one part of how Rock Challenge impacts/works in local communities. It is a key part of our prevention programs to encourage young people to get a more natural high and avoid drugs and alcohol. Just brilliant!!”

    Director of Care and Learning from Highland Council, Bill Alexander commented:

    “Once again, young people and Rock Challenge have come together to provide, not just a wonderful evening but the conclusion of months and months of hard work by the young people; it has built their confidence, their self-esteem, their organisational skills, that is Curriculum for Excellence. Congratulations to all of the young people tonight and thank you to the Be Your Best Foundation.”

    From Police Scotland, Temporary Chief Superintendent Philip Macrae commented:

    “I thought it was fantastic this was my first year being here and I didn’t know what to expect; it has surpassed all of my expectations! Police Scotland are very involved and are delighted to participate at such an event.”

    Further information, interviews, and high resolution photographs are also available from:

    events@rockchallenge.co.uk

  • Say Why to Drugs – Podcasts

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    Say Why to Drugs podcasts (2021)

    Description

    The internet is full of misinformation about recreational drugs – both legal and illegal. Dr Suzi Gage, a psychologist interested in understanding associations between substance use and mental health, tackles one substance per episode – providing information about what we know – the harms, but also potential benefits of these substances. There’s no hype, no spin and no judgement, just information. In the first series, she is in conversation with rapper Scroobius Pip

    Type

    Online Podcasts

    Target Group

    Young People

    Resource Name

    Acast Say Why to drugs

    Resource Contact

    hello@acast.com

    Topic

    Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Acast

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    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    various

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Drug & Alcohol Information Leaflet – HADP

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    Drugs and Alcohol information Leaflet – HADP

    Description

    Leaflet containing drug alcohol information

    (please note this resource contains outdated alcohol unit guidance)

    Type

    Drugs and Alcohol

    Target Group

    Parents and Carers, Professionals, Young People

    Resource Name

    Drug & Alcohol Information

    Stay Safe Make Sure You Know the Facts

    Resource Contact

    HADP

    Topic

    Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Highland Drugs and Alcohol Partnership

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    n/a

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Talk to Frank

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    FRANK website

    Description

    FRANK helps you find out everything you might want to know about drugs (and some stuff you don’t). For friendly, confidential advice, Talk to FRANK.

    Type

    website and support

    Target Group

    Professionals, Parents / Carers, Young People

    Resource Name

    Talk to Frank

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Talk to Frank

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    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Talking with your child about ‘legal highs’ – 10 top tips

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    Talking to your child about ‘legal highs’ – 10 top tips

    Description

    A PDF leaflet for parents / carers

    Type

    leaflet

    Target Group

    Resource Name

    Talking with you child about ‘legal highs’ – 10 top tips

    Resource Contact

    via Re-Solv website

    Topic

    Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Re-Solv

    Related Link

    Re-solv

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • What to do if your son or daughter is taking drugs

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    What to do if your student son or daughter is taking drugs

    Description

    An article in the Guardian from 2015 that gives advice to parents whose student young people are taking drugs. It reassures parents there are steps they can take, and encourages open communication. A variety of harm reduction strategies are described.

    Type

    newspaper article

    Target Group

    Parents / Carers

    Resource Name

    What to do if your student son or daughter is taking drugs

    Resource Contact

    The Guardian

    Topic

    Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    The Guardian

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    24/04/2015

    Resource Last Reviewed

    10/02/2023

  • Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs

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    Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol  and Drugs

    Description

    Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs was set up in 2003 by families themselves who came together to support teach other.  They created a united voice to raise awareness of the challenges they faced as family members.

    Scottish Families supports anyone who is concerned about someone else’s alcohol or drug use.  We use a broad definition of ‘family’, including family members, carers, friends, neighbours, work colleagues, and the list goes on.

    Type

    Online information, help and advice as well as publications

    Target Group

    Parents and Carers, Professionals

    Resource Name

    Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs

    Resource Contact

    Topic

    Alcohol and Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs

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    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • GASP

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    GASP

    Description

    Health promotion and stopping smoking resources

    Type

    website

    Target Group

    Professionals

    Resource Name

    Various resources available in GASP

    Resource Contact

    via website

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    GASP

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    n/a

    Cost Attached

    Varies

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    2018

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021