Cover; Contents; Tables; Case studies; Acknowledgements; Terminology; Foreword; 1 Introduction; About this guide; Alcohol and other drugs are important issues; 2 Alcohol and other drugs and looked after children and young people; Why some looked after young people usealcohol and drugs; Parents and carers who misuse alcohol andother drugs; Vulnerability, risk and protection; Emotional health and well-being; 3 National policy, guidance and other initiatives; The Children Act 2004; National drugs strategy; Children, Young People and Volatile Substance Abuse (VSA): A framework for VSA
Summary
This practice guide for corporate parents and practitioners caring for looked after children and young people provides help on developing or reviewing drug education policy and practice, and the management of drug incidents
