Resources: Just out ... A round-up of new resources for youthworkers

It's often very hard for young people with learning disabilities to have a say in what happens during their transition from school to adult life. This publication aims to explain how advocacy can help young people exert more of an influence. It includes chapters on a variety of models and case studies of advocacy projects. Guidance is based on the experience of existing projects and young learning disabled people. Price: Free Available from: 020 8880 4545 or www.advocacyresource.net

Understanding Street Drugs

This 2006 edition provides an overview of the key facts about commonly used street drugs. It includes clear information on the effects, methods of use, legal status, availability, treatment options and associated slang. This edition includes sections on ketamine, date-rape drugs and over-the-counter opiate-based drugs. It also includes recent findings on the long-term effects of cannabis. Price: 17.99 Available from: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 020 7833 2307 or www.jkp.com.