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<p>The Department is actively monitoring, and responding to, the continued threat
posed by the growing levels of potent synthetic opioids in the United Kingdom. We
are working to increase awareness of the dangers of synthetic opioids. The Government’s
drug information and advice service, Talk to FRANK, aims to reduce drug misuse and
its harms by increasing awareness among young people and parents. Information on synthetic
opioids and the danger of their misuse is available at the following link:</p><p><a
href="https://www.talktofrank.com/drug/synthetic-opioids" target="_blank">https://www.talktofrank.com/drug/synthetic-opioids</a></p><p>Education
on drug use is also a statutory component of relationships and sex education and health
education in England. The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and the Department
for Education have commissioned lesson plans and other resources to support teachers
in delivering quality drug prevention interventions. The lesson plans target primary
and secondary students, teaching them how to manage influences and pressure, and keep
themselves healthy and safe. These resources are being updated, and will have an increased
emphasis on the risks of synthetic drugs.</p>
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