While we have moved away from the now discredited shock tactics used to warn children away from drugs in the 1980s, the last decade has seen slow progress in developing effective drug education. Small steps (PDF)
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Druglink article 2010 – Making a hash of it by Mike Ashton
It was expected to decide whether a well structured, well resourced, evidence-based drug education programme could contribute to reducing youth substance use, yet the £6m Blueprint study ended up a scientific shambles. Analysis by Mike Ashton. The great store set in the Blueprint study’s…
Druglink article 2003 – Lies, damned lies and research: does lifeskills training work? By Blaine Stothard
Many parents, politicians and professionals look to schools to deliver the magic bullet of preventing young people from trying drugs. This can lead to exaggerated claims being made for schemes that show even the slightest promise. Lies, damned lies and…
Druglink article 2002 – The long winding road by Viv Evans
Viv Evans reflects on much that has been achieved in drug education and prevention. The long winding road (PDF)
Druglink article 2002 – Drug education: teach or treat? by Kathy Evans
‘Education, Prevention and Treatment’ is the Holy Trinity of the drugs field. We are equally comfortable with ‘Rights and Responsibilities.’ But as we prepare for a veritable explosion of funding for drug interventions for young people over the next three…
Druglink article 2002 – Measure for measure by Adrian King
Shakespeare’s play was a dark comedy about manipulation, intrigue and secret identities. Adrian King asks whether we only evaluate what’s east to count, leaving the real questions quietly sidelined.What works in drug education? Measure for measure (PDF)
Druglink article 2002 – Just say – ‘Oh no, not again’ by Julian Cohen
Just prior to the publication of the Home Affairs Select Committee report, Ivan Lewis, Education Minister announced an eleventh hour ‘new tough stance on drugs and schools’ Are we heading for a back to the future stab at shock horror…
Druglink article 2002 – Defying expectations: the drama of drugs by Jo Davies, Sarah Mobedji and Mark C Farrall
When working with young people, workers’ discovered that expectations were challenged repeatedly and outcomes of sessions were not predictable. Defying expectations: the drama of drugs (PDF) Additional keywords: motivational interviewing / theatre /
Druglink Findings 2012 – Can drug education be a class act? By Mike Ashton
Recently drug campaigning groups have been petitioning for the government to make drug education compulsory in schools. Findings editor Mike Ashton looks at the evidence for effectiveness. Findings – Can drug education be a class act? (PDF)
Druglink article 2001 – Estate of development: community venture by Steve Skidmore
A generous housing association and active involvement of the residents has increased drug awareness, decreased youth boredom and changed the character of an isolated Gloucestershire housing estate. A client’s view of community regeneration Estate of development: community venture (PDF)