The Drug Watch Foundation was founded in 2013 by four concerned individuals who (not unlike many parents across the UK) had discovered their children had been exposed to recreational drugs. They took it upon themselves to address the matter with the headteacher of the school, who informed them that although it was a massive concern there simply wasn't anything in the curriculum for education of this subject.

 

Following this, conversations with the Government and Police authorities took place who both were in agreement that this was a matter of importance and shortly after The Drug Watch Foundation was formed as an initiative. In fact, it became apparent following these discussions and further research that this was a problem for the majority of schools throughout the UK and in many cases the schoolyard itself was a 'breeding-ground' for gateway recreational drug use. 

 

We now provide vital educational brochures for pupils, workshops and power-point lessons for teachers/lecturers which highlight in detail the real facts and hard-hitting realities associated with substance abuse. The results/feedback as a result of our initiative have been highly encouraging and has created an 'educate before rehabiliate' mentality amongst the schools we have been able to supply so far.

 

We rely on the generosity of the public sector to be make all this possible and we have many schools on a waiting list so we need to find continual support from businesses to attempt to keep up with the demand. So, please, if you are reading this and are in a position to help out, please do. There is every chance that your own childs school could be on our waiting list.

Set up in 2013, Drug Watch Foundation is a charity dedicated to educating UK children and young adults on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

 

Through fundraising, public donations and corporate sponsorship we can provide our “Drugs – The Truth” educational resources, direct into schools across the UK ensuring that every child has theright information and facts!

 

Teachers can plan educational classes based around our Drugs: The Truth booklets and PowerPoint lessons. The lessons highlight the Laws, Dangers, Health and Social implications of the use and misuse of drugs, alcohol and legal highs. With 50% of violent crime in the UK drug or alcohol related, we hope to reduce the number of children turning to drugs and alcohol, we hope to break the taboo about having open and honest discussions about drugs and their use amongst young adults and educating at grass roots levels using the most up to date information, ensuring each child has the access to this invaluable information leading to making informed decisions when it comes to drugs and alcohol.

The ‘Drug Watch Foundation’ workshops, highlight the potential risks and long term affects of using both legal and illegal drugs. By addressing this at an early age and educating school children, we will increase their knowledge and enable them to recognise the risks, whilst giving them the confidence to resist peer pressure.

 

The ‘Drug Watch Foundation’ believe in changing young people’s attitudes towards drugs and educating them on the true effects that drugs can have on lives and society. We believe it is essential for young people not to be just told, not to take drugs or drink alcohol, but to educate them on how it could affect their lives, their families and society in general.

 

By supporting the ‘Drug Watch Foundation’ you can help us raise drug awareness and spread our message throughout schools across the UK.

 

We thank you for your anticipated support.