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.
Category: Drugs
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New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) resource pack
Resource link
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
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Crew
Resource link
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
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Fast Forward
Resource linkDescription
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
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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
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Resource Terms and Conditions of Use
Cost Attached
n/a
Implications for Staff
Publication Date
Autumn 2017
Resource Last Reviewed
15/03/2021
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‘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
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Resource Terms and Conditions of Use
Cost Attached
n/a
Implications for Staff
Publication Date
07/12/2016
Resource Last Reviewed
24/02/2023
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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
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Drug Wise
Resource link
Description
Promoting evidence-based information on drugs, alcohol and tobacco.
Type
website
Target Group
Professionals, Parent and Carers, Young People
Resource Name
Drug Wise
Resource Contact
via website
Topic
Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs
Experiences and Outcomes
Publisher
Drug Wise
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