Stephen Burgess, National Director of Coram Life Education, has been elected Chairman of the Drug Education Forum.

Stephen said:

?It is a privilege to have been elected as Chairman of the Drug Education Forum at such an important time for drug education.

?I am looking forward to working with my colleagues on the Forum to make sure that the positive case for improving drug education is understood and acted upon.?

Stephen has been a member of the Forum since 2001, Vice Chairman since 2006 and represented the Forum on a number of committees and advisory groups. He is currently serving on the DCSF Drug, Alcohol & Tobacco Education Guidance Advisory Committee.