We are preparing our students to live in a world where alcohol and other drugs exist.
The good news is that what is already working well for other wellbeing areas can work for alcohol and other drugs too.
We know that these things make a difference:
How we respond to a student’s substance use has more of an impact on their education than the use itself. The earlier we provide support and re-engage students in learning and extracurricular activities, the better their chances of success at school.
28 February 2022
ASH’s new Year 10 Survey provides a solid statistical evidence base of what is happening with smoking and vaping amongst young people
01 September 2020
The Drug Foundation has launched a school-based project aiming to change the way schools approach drugs and alcohol. John McRae attended the...
13 August 2020
New findings from the Youth19 Rangatahi smart study will help prepare good public health approaches when it comes to young people and substa...
11 June 2020
Lively debate from our great line up of panellists on whether the Cannabis Control Bill will help to protect young people
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