Key issues and figures

This section of the website is intended to draw out some of the key knowledge and information we have about:

Figures on drug misuse by young people in England;
Risk and protective factors;
Evidence for effective drug education;
Definitions of some of the terms used on the site.

Figures on Drug Misuse by Young People in England

A précis of the findings from surveys of 11 to 15 year old pupils in England about their misuse of drugs. [read more]

Risk and Protective Factors

Research over the last two decades means we know a lot about the risk and preventative factors that affect behaviour by young people; including drug misuse. [read more]

Elements of Effective Drug Education

A guide to delivering effective drug education. [read more]

Drug Education; an entitlement for all

In 2008 the government commissioned an independent advisory group to review the effectiveness of drug education in England [read more]

Definitions