Understanding Drugs: A Handbook for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals (Manchester Metropolitan University Education Series)

This guide to drugs and their misuse aims to equip readers with the ability to recognise a drug misuse situation and offer the right information, help and guidance. It provides an overview of the facts and issues, including the present drug scene, legal rights and responsibilities, treatments available, and the legalization debate. It is aimed at any adult who works or lives with young people and is concerned about the modern drug culture. A list of national agencies and helplines is provided.