Parents targeted in Scottish drugs strategy

It will involve a new approach to drugs education, including giving all parents and grandparents information on drugs.

The strategy will also see drug use tackled through policies on the economy, reducing poverty and supporting children and families.

Existing powers to seize money and assets from drug dealers will be strengthened and drug treatment across prisons will be improved.

Adam Ingram, children's minister, said: "This represents a major step forward in making sure we work quickly, effectively and collaboratively to support the young people affected."

The strategy will be debated and voted on by the Scottish Parliament on 4 June.
Funding attached to the strategy will include a 3.8 per cent increase in funding health boards for drug treatment services.