
Drug use among young people is at its highest for a decade, and Black’s report comes at a time when children are more vulnerable to substance misuse – youth services have been depleted, school exclusions are at record levels and children’s mental health is deteriorating. Despite this, fewer young people are accessing specialist treatment, increasing their exposure to harm and exploitation.
Black’s recommendations provide a powerful catalyst for us to refocus on our youth. Here’s five ways it can make a difference.
Rising year-on-year investment, reaching £552m per annum in year five
Black identifies young people’s drug treatment as a priority area for reinvestment. It has seen its total budget slashed by 40 per cent since 2009. Over that same period, there has been a 40 per cent reduction in young people accessing treatment.
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