Parents’ findings

Is there enough support and information for parents regarding drug use?

Where parents can find support and information on drug use?

Which drugs have you heard of?

Is drugs a taboo subject in your home?

Unsupervised time per child, in hours, per day

Parents’ Suggestions for tackling drug use (for schools)

Parents’ suggestions for tackling drug use (at home)

Young people’s findings

What percentage of young people questioned have been offered drugs?

What age are young people typically first offered drugs?

What age do young people typically first try drugs?

The last time you used drugs, where did you get them from?

Where were you when you last used drugs?

Where would you go if you wanted help, advice, or information about drugs?

Typical opinions of young people on drug use

How useful have you found the lessons/talks/discussions you have had in school about drugs?

Some other interesting statistics we discovered 37% of those questioned have tried drugs Most of those who have tried drugs have used either legal highs or Class B/C drugs such as Cannabis Nearly 10% of those questioned take drugs at least once a week 10% of those questioned spend £20 or more per week on drugs Most drug users gave some of their drugs away

Summary and conclusion

Parents The majority of parents feel there are enough support organisations for drugs Doctors, drug support groups, and teachers three most popular places to find support and information on drug use Education/information most important thing schools can provide – as well as vigilance, and information for parents

Parents (continued) Talk and discussion, supervision, and honesty top measures parents can make at home

Young people Nearly half the amount of young people who filled in the questionnaire have been offered Young people are normally offered drugs aged 15+ (65%) Young people normally try drugs aged 15+ (53%) Most young people get drugs from an older friend (57%)

Young people (continued) Young people typically take drugs at parties (34%) or at someone else’s home (26%) 55% of the young people who did this questionnaire stated that young people take drugs to relax Most young people said that any lessons or information they have received on drugs has been very useful. However, 26% said they haven’t been given any lessons on drug use.

Possible developments in the project area Parental supervision could help reduce drug taking as most is done away from home Most drugs are got from older friends. Parents must ensure they know their child’s group of friends Young people want to speak more to professional drug addiction advisors, rather than teachers Most parents think the best place to get help with drugs is their doctor. Perhaps professional drug advisors might be better?