Alcohol and substance use

This resource aims to answer common questions about alcohol and other drugs, provide practical information about what you can do if you are worried about your young person using alcohol and other drugs, and give guidance on how to support a young person who is experiencing problems related to alcohol and other drugs.

This resource is for clinical and non-clinical professionals who work with young people. It may also be helpful for families, carers, friends or other close supports of young people.It is designed to help people understand how substance use behaviours may have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and lockdowns and how these changes in behaviours may affect young people, both during and after lockdown. It can also be used as an aid to open conversations with young people about their substance use behaviours and staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.