Many chemical substances are used as drugs. Some are used to treat or prevent disease. These are prescribed by health professionals for an individual depending on the disease and the person’s health. Other substances are taken for the effects they produce. Many drugs are illegal. Effects can be both pleasant and harmful. Many effects will depend on how a person is feeling both physically and emotionally.
This page contains the recommended resources available to people working in an educational setting in Highland. We also have supplementary pages on:
Websites:
- Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership – Online resource for information relating to the Highland area, with signposts for getting help and other useful links.
- Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs- Advice and support for those affected by an alcohol problem of a family member.
- Know the Score
- Crew 2000
- Talk to Frank
- The Drugs Wheel – Useful website for categorising drugs and their effects.
Publications:
- What Works in Drugs Education and Prevention, Scottish Government (2016)
- SALSUS 2018 Summary findings for Highland Local Authority Area
- Highland Substance Awareness – Prevention and Education Framework
- Discarded Needles and Syringes
- Prevention and Intervention Model
- Drugs and Alcohol Information Leaflet – HADP (please note this resource contains outdated alcohol unit guidance).
- What do you when you suspect substance use in the classroom a Mentor resource.
HIRS Resources
Further resources are available to order from NHS Highland’s Health Information and Resources Service (HIRS). To obtain resources from HIRS, you will need to register on the web site. You can search the site by subject. Materials can be delivered to your local NHS Hospital or GP premises, or collected from and returned to Southside Road, Inverness. Full details are available at Healthy Highlanders.
e-learning:
Drug Awareness – An introductory course, SDF
SDF have a range of e-learning courses that may be of interest.