A parent’s guide to drugs and alcohol.

This booklet contains some basic facts about drugs and alcohol. It offers guidance to help you talk about these subjects with your child. You will also find details of where you can get more information and help if you are worried that your child may be using drugs or drinking too much alcohol Contents: • Drugs, alcohol and young people • Important information for your child • People use drugs in different ways • Talking with young people about drugs and alcohol • Discussing drugs and alcohol with primary school age children • Moving on to secondary school • Secondary school students • Young people over 16 years • What to do if you are worried that your child is using drugs • What to do if you are concerned about your child and alcohol • What to do in an emergency • The law • Facts about drug