Alcohol and drugs
Last updated:Impact of Harmful or Problematic use of Substances
Individuals use substances for several reasons, and not all individuals who drink or use drugs go on to develop dependency problems. Dependency and Addiction are complex health disorders with social causes and consequences. For a significant number of people, drug and alcohol consumption is a major cause of ill health or premature mortality. Links have been evidenced with deprivation, family breakdown, offending, exploitation, and neglect. The overall harm caused by problematic drug and alcohol use impacts individuals, families, and communities across Buckinghamshire. Read more here
If you or someone you know are experiencing harmful or problematic substance use, for advice, information and or support.
Here4YOUth (under 18)
The support is free, confidential and non-judgemental with age appropriate support.
Phone: 01494 527000
Email: here4youthbucks@cranstoun.org.uk
Website: https://cranstoun.org/help-and-advice/young-people/
Referral form: https://cranstoun.org/help-and-advice/young-people/referral-form/
One Recovery Bucks (18 and over)
The support is free, confidential and non-judgemental.
Phone: 0300 7729 672
Email: orb@mpft.nhs.uk
Website: https://onerecoverybucks.org/
Families and Carers impacted by a loved one’s use of Substances
The support is free, confidential and non-judgemental.
Phone: 0300 7729 672
Email: orb@mpft.nhs.uk
Website: https://onerecoverybucks.org/family-carers/
Teaching Resources
Alcohol
PSHE Alcohol Lesson Pack Helps students identify the reasons why some young people choose to drink alcohol and the impact it can have on them.
Drugs
Visit gov.uk where you can find guidance for school leaders and staff on managing drugs, drug-related incidents within schools, pastoral support for pupils.
Please see Promoting evidence-based information on drugs via drugwise.co.uk
Evidence Review
Read the latest research into what works and how schools should be delivering drug and alcohol education: Evidence Review and approaches to teaching drug and alcohol education
Lesson plans and resources for KS 1 – 4 Drug and Alcohol Education can be found via Teaching resources