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UK: Drugs leaflet to help parents

BBC Online

Monday 24 Nov 2003

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Parents in Plymouth are being targeted in a new campaign aimed at raising
awareness of teenage drug abuse.

Every home in the city is to receive a leaflet giving advice on what to
look for and numbers to call if parents think their child is taking drugs.

The project is being organised by the Plymouth Drug Action Team.

The leaflet, entitled "Do Your Children Know More About Drugs Than You
Do?", is being delivered from Monday onwards.

Discussing drugs

It contains information on different types of drugs, from ecstasy and LSD
to cannabis and magic mushrooms.

It lists information on each drug, such as its risks, health effects and
legal status.

It also contains advice on how to discuss drugs and alcohol with children
and what to do if a parent thinks their child is taking drugs.

A recent report showed that teenagers from the UK are more likely than most
of their European counterparts to have taken drugs.

Organisers hope the scheme will help to change that situation.

The National Drugs Helpline said: "Talking to a child about drugs strikes
right at the heart of being a good parent.

"Young people take drugs for all sorts of reasons. And above all, it's
their choice to take drugs.

"You can't make those choices for them - but you can keep the channels of
communication open."

 

 

 

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