Welcome
The Drug Education Forum is the umbrella body for national organisations that deliver or support the delivery of drug education in England.
Welcome
The Drug Education Forum is a forum of national organisations committed to improving the practice and profile of drug education in England. We hope this website contributes to that aim.
We believe that drug education should help children and young people develop their knowledge about drugs, their skills in taking decisions, and to develop a positive attitude towards their own health.
Drug education mustn't be a subject just for schools or the youth service; evidence suggests that parents and carers who talk to their children regularly about drugs, alcohol and tobacco have a beneficial effect.
Elements of Effective Drug EducationEffective drug education should include all the elements of good pedagological practice, whether taking place within formal or informal settings. Read more |
Response to Prevalence FindingsWhile it is good news that drug use and smoking are falling amongst young people, and the numbers who have never drunk is rising, we believe there is still much more that needs to be done to help make sure that children get the best drug education possible. Read more |
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