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Drugs and solvents. A guide for parents

Published:
HPA, November 2006
This is a revised version of Drugs and solvents, February 2001.
Description:
This booklet provides information on why young people try drugs, the risks of taking illegal drugs, the signs of drug taking and information about individual drugs. It explains what parents can do to prevent their child from experimenting with drugs, where to go for help and what to do in an emergency. It also provides contact details for the National Drugs Helpline Tel: 0800 776600.
Format:
A5, 28 pages, booklet.
Other formats:
PDF available here (257kb)
Target group:
Parents.
Additional information:
For information about how to speak to your child about drugs see our leaflet Talking about drugs. A guide for parents. Other booklets that may be helpful when talking to your child about drugs include: What do you know about drugs (10 to 13 year olds) and Your body, your life, your choice (14 to 17 year olds). Available from Central Health Promotion Resource Services.
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