DRUG EDUCATION
Fake News
A lot of the drug education—as little as there was at my school, was pretty poor, uninformed and not very educative at all. The perceived lack of understanding from the teachers, parents and thus ‘society’ at large was a major enabler for my friends in taking drugs.
Celebrity Corruption of Youth
More celebrity irresponsibleness is manifesting this week in the world of drugs. This time with Kim Kardashians range of clothes promoting drugs.
The Problem of Amateur Sports Doping
BBC Sport recently conducted a poll on the state of drug use in sports, particularly at an amateur level. 1,025 nationally representative British adults, who are members of sports clubs, teams or gyms, were interviewed online in January 2017 and unfortunately the results are rather alarming.
Advice for a Teenager/Young Adult Off on Their Own
The first time your teenage or adult child leaves home alone, what should they already know? Of course, there is basic safety and security, such as dealing with dodgy people, keeping money safe, and advice for airports and travelling, what to do and
Views of the Drug Problem in the UK
In 2014 an anonymous survey was done across 1,080 adults in the UK, representing a cross section of society, regarding their drug use. Though the amount surveyed is not that high it gives an interesting view on some facts and figures here in the UK.