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<p>Alcohol or drug dependence is rare in children and young people under the age of
18 years old, although they may be drinking problematically. Children may also experience
second-hand harms of parental alcohol or drug dependence. The most effective and sustainable
approach to reducing alcohol and drug harms in children is by giving them the best
start in life, the best education possible, and keeping them safe, well, and happy.</p><p>Statutory
guidance on relationships, sex, and health education requires all primary and secondary
school pupils to be taught the key facts and risks of alcohol and drug use, as well
as how to manage influences and pressure, and keep themselves healthy and safe. The
Department has worked with the PSHE Association to develop the lesson plans on alcohol
and is currently commissioning an update of the resources to be published later this
year. Current resources are available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://pshe-association.org.uk/drugeducation"
target="_blank">https://pshe-association.org.uk/drugeducation</a></p><p>Through the
cross-Government Drug Strategy, the Department has allocated £532 million of additional
funding through to 2024/25, to support improvements in alcohol and drug treatment,
including facilitating 5,000 more young people into age-appropriate treatment by 2024/25.
Local authorities can also invest their allocation in options from a menu of interventions,
some of which include strengthening the services available to children and families.</p><p>The
Government also has an information and advice service called Talk to FRANK, which
aims to reduce alcohol and drug use and its harms, by providing awareness to young
people, parents, and concerned others. Further information is available at the following
link:</p><p><a href="https://www.talktofrank.com/" target="_blank">https://www.talktofrank.com/</a></p>
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