Researchers examining drug prevention strategies for those between 11 and 18, found multi-agency assessments "rare or non-existent, or adequate at best".
Author Mike Kelly, director of research and information, said: "The way to make this happen is to pilot this properly."
A centre has been set up at Liverpool John Moores University to allow more integration of policy and practice across the departments of health, education and the Home Office.
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