Parental Involvement

All young people should be encouraged to discuss their substance use with their parents and carers.

Those who refuse may with help be encouraged and supported to at a later date. Research has shown that better outcomes are achieved with young people when parents and carers are involved.

Parents and carers have a very important role in supporting the young person. Parents and carers may require basic substance information, information on different interventions and how best they can support their child.

The Brief Intervention Tool can be used with parents and carers this can be useful if parents are concerned but the young person will not access services.

Services can provide advice and information about drugs and alcohol to young people without the consent of a parent.