FACT: Volatile Substance Abuse (VSA) is not a thing of the past. A recent survey conducted with young people across Grampian demonstrated that solvent abuse remains a significant concern with its reported use along with other inhalants being second only to Cannabis.


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A Local Mother's Story

Losing a child under any circumstances is a parent’s worst nightmare and something with which I never thought I’d come to terms. And yet, here I am, 15 years later, working in Aberdeenshire primary schools as a teacher of drug education.

Re-solv

Re-Solv's purpose is to end volatile substance abuse, particularly among children and young people. With over twenty years experience and dedication to the prevention of VSA, Re-Solv is acknowledged as the lead body in the field and recognised nationally and internationally as a specialist source of information on VSA. Click here to learn more about Re-Solv.

Know the score - A parents guide about drugs

DRUGS information for parents, it's important you know the facts about drugs so you can give your kids the right advice.

How to talk to your child about VSA

Information to assist Parents in communicating with Children/Young People about VSA

Grampian Youth Lifestyle Report

The self-completion questionnaire included questions on general health, food, physical activity, smoking, alcohol, drugs, wellbeing, dental health, accidents and relationships. The questionnaire closely mirrored that of the previous surveys in order to measure changes in lifestyle and behaviour over time.

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