Education is what they need to kick the drugs

Drug use is now a feature of growing up. It represents an example of risky behaviour that is socially skewed. Research suggests that young people from the poorest households are much more likely to take drugs, with lower levels of prominence among young people living in more affluent areas and from better-off families.

Narconon Drug Education is a national charity that raises awareness of the pitfalls of substance abuse and encourages young people to reach their full potential. It employs lecturers who deliver presentations in primary and secondary schools across the UK to provide practical advice on substance abuse and lead discussions on the importance of achieving life-long goals. In the opening term of the last school year, Narconon's nine lecturers reached 5,191 schoolchildren with their presentations. The number of lecturers is scheduled to rise to 20 before the end of the school year. Feedback from the schools is positive too. Three-quarters of teachers who have participated in the programme say they would definitely recommend it to other schools and students testify that the presentations are directly relevant and applicable to their daily lives.