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A parent's guide to drugs and alcohol

Also contains information on gases, glues and aerosols

  • Document type:
    Information leaflet
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    6 October 2006
  • Primary audience:
    Parents
  • Product number:
    28251
  • Gateway reference:
    2003
  • Pages:
    24
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown copyright

This booklet contains some basic facts about drugs and alcohol. It offers guidance to help parents talk about these subjects with their children, and details of where to get more information and help if theyare worried that their children may be using drugs or drinking too much alcohol. This leaflet should be useful not only for parents, but for anyone who needs a summary of information on the risks of drug misuse. Also contains information on gases, glues and aerosols.

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