This report presents the findings of a rapid evidence review of prevalence and harms relating to alcohol and drug use among children and young people.
The full report draws on the evidence and literature to:
- provide an up-to-date overview of the latest data pertaining to younger people (<25 years) experiencing harms from drugs and alcohol use in Scotland;
- give an understanding of the nature and extent of the health and social harms being experienced by younger people through problem alcohol and drug use;
- explore the risk factors underpinning problem use and harms, and particularly vulnerable population groups, and;
- examine the range, nature and suitability of existing treatment and recovery services for younger people experiencing harms from alcohol and drug use in Scotland.
A Review of the Existing Literature and Evidence on Young People Experiencing Harms from Alcohol and Drugs in Scotland 56 page PDF 1.4 MB