The answer, as always, is drugs education that focuses on young people's agendas and interests. Tune in with the quick guide.
1. Youth workers are often better placed than schools to offer drugs education programmes to young people. That's because the kids who are persistent drug users are not likely to be in school much. A cynical view, but there is some truth in it.
2. Drop-out rates for structured programmes, even held in youth work settings, can be high. Young people do not want to sign up for extra schooling. Some studies have spoken of "learning fatigue" if programmes are too long or structured. Programmes work best if young people have had a say in them.
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