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Julian Cohen - All About Drugs and Young People: Essential Information and Advice for Parents and Professionals - 9781849054270 - V9781849054270
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All About Drugs and Young People: Essential Information and Advice for Parents and Professionals

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Description for All About Drugs and Young People: Essential Information and Advice for Parents and Professionals Paperback. From the effects of drugs and drug laws to how best to support young people, this book is packed with information and guidance to help you understand drugs and how and why young people use them. As well as practical advice and up-to-date information, the book has a drugs glossary which includes the newest drugs such as legal highs. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFFH1; VFJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 176 x 17. Weight in Grams: 546.

Packed with information, advice and learning activities, this book tells you what you need to know about drugs, young people's drug use, and how you can help them stay safe.

It covers everything from what the effects are and why young people take drugs, to how to negotiate drug rules and ways to prevent and minimise harm. An easy to use section contains factual information about various drugs, covering a description of each drug, street names, a brief history, legal status, availability, extent of use and cost, effects, possible harms, and harm reduction advice. The newest and emerging drugs, ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849054270
SKU
V9781849054270
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1

About Julian Cohen
Julian Cohen is a writer, educator, counsellor and consultant who has specialised in drug and sex education work with children, young people, parents, carers and professionals for nearly 30 years. He has written extensively on drugs and young people, ranging from teaching and training packages to educational games, pamphlets and books for young people, parents and professionals. His website is ... Read more

Reviews for All About Drugs and Young People: Essential Information and Advice for Parents and Professionals
This book is a must-read for parents and the range of professionals who work with young people. It combines an up-to-the-minute understanding of the legal and illegal drugs young people encounter today with Julian Cohen's unique ability to provide practical and sensible advice that doesn't preach. I can recommend it highly to anyone who wants to make a positive difference ... Read more

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