Drugs
This module explores the link between drug use and violence, including how drugs are promoted and sold online. Peer educators will guide discussions on the dangers of substance abuse, its impact on behaviour and how young people can make safer choices.
Online High
Online High illustrates how drug dealing among young people is increasingly happening through mobile phones, reflecting recent social media trends and the associated risks of drug-related harm. The youth-led film was produced by Dunfermline PSYV , with young people taking the lead in developing the concept, starring in and producing the video.
In partnership with NKBL and Barnardo’s Fife Substance Use Education Service, an educational toolkit was created to accompany the film. Some of the activities below have been adapted from this toolkit to support discussions around drug use and online harm.
View full versionIn partnership with NKBL and Barnardo’s Fife Substance Use Education Service, an educational toolkit was created to accompany the film. Some of the activities below have been adapted from this toolkit to support discussions around drug use and online harm.
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Drug Detectives
Use this activity to explore what the young people know about drugs and their link to violence.
View ResourceAccess Granted
Encouraging young people to think about their online circles, identifying how close they are to potential risks.
View resourcesWhat's Your Story?
To help young people explore the wider effects and implications of
drug use and drug supply.
View resourcesdrug use and drug supply.
Spot Your Moment
Identify where an active bystander could have stepped in to help their friend in Online High.
View ResourceWho, Me?
Help young people understand and manage their responses to drug interactions.
View resourcesOut the Bag
Use this activity to explore some of the possible risks and consequences associated with drug use, and the factors that can affect these risks.
View resourcesRank the Rage
Use this activity to explore some of the possible risks and consequences associated with drug use, and the factors that can affect these risks.
View resourcesDiscuss
Use these activities to help start a discussion around drugs and violence.
Fact or Fiction
Help young people recognise common myths surrounding drugs and violence.
View resourcesWhere's Your Line?
Develop the young people's understanding of an active bystander and the STEPS they can take to help their friends.
View resourcesAgree or Disagree
This discussion aims to encourage young people to reflect on, and assess their current feelings about drugs.
View resourcesAdditional Support
Here are some useful national helplines, websites and organisations who you can signpost young people to if they need further information and/or support relating to substance use and/or emotional wellbeing (all information correct as of Sept 2024).
Fearless
Fearless provides young people aged 11 – 18 years with key information about crime and give them a safe place to speak up with information 100% anonymously online or by calling 0800 555 111.
Fearless.org
Childline
A free, private and confidential service for young people where you can talk about anything. Online, on the phone, anytime.
0800 1111
Breathing Space
Sometimes our thoughts and feelings overwhelm us to the point where it becomes difficult to cope with everyday life. Breathing Space can give you someone to talk to when you are feeling down.
0800 83 85 87Know The Score
Trained advisors available to offer free, confidential information and advice about drugs: on the phone, on webchat and by email. Helpline available: 0800 587 5879 Mon-Fri 9am-9pm and Sat 10am-4pm
www.knowthescore.infoTalk to Frank
Website with honest information about drugs www.talktofrank.com Also offers friendly, confidential advice about drugs by phone (0300 123 6600) or by text (82111). Live chat service operates from 2-6pm, 7 days a week.
www.talktofrank.comScottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
A national charity in Scotland that supports anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use. Free confidential helpline 08080 10 10 11 or web chat available.
www.sfad.org.uk