Reductions in the rates of school children drinking, smoking and taking drugs
Release Date: 25 July 2013
Source: Mental Health Foundation
Country: United Kingdom
Simon Lawton-Smith, Head of Policy, responds to the Health & Social Care Information Centre report, Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People in England – 2012:
“Drinking, smoking and taking illicit drugs are all risky behaviours that can lead to both physical and mental health problems.
It’s good news that fewer children are taking these risks, but there’s still a huge job to do. We must continue to educate both parents and children about how substance misuse can negatively impact on their mental health.”