The Drug Education Forum
The Drug Education Forum
Podcast Description
The Drug Education Forum brings together drug education providers, educators and practitioners from across the UK as a Community of Practice.
Visit us: https://drugeducationforum.org.uk/
We believe that every young person in the UK should have access to excellent, evidence-based, age-appropriate drug education, to enable them to make choices about drugs that are informed, independent and will prevent or reduce risk and harm.
The Drug Education Forum is led by the DSM Foundation, bringing together drug education providers, educators and practitioners from across the UK who are committed to ensuring this happens.
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The podcast emphasizes the importance of evidence-based drug education, airing episodes that delve into topics such as the challenges of misinformation in media, effective strategies for engaging young people, and the role of community in drug education. For instance, the inaugural episode covers navigating information overload and empowering educators and parents with collaborative resources.
The Drug Education Forum brings together drug education providers, educators and practitioners from across the UK as a Community of Practice.
Visit us: https://drugeducationforum.org.uk/
We believe that every young person in the UK should have access to excellent, evidence-based, age-appropriate drug education, to enable them to make choices about drugs that are informed, independent and will prevent or reduce risk and harm.
The Drug Education Forum is led by the DSM Foundation, bringing together drug education providers, educators and practitioners from across the UK who are committed to ensuring this happens.
In the inaugural episode of the Drug Education Forum Podcast, host Paul North, a seasoned drug education advocate and steering committee member, sits down with Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE, Chair of the Drug Education Forum and Founder of the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation. Together, they explore the pressing challenges in drug education—sifting through vast, ever-changing information, countering media-driven misconceptions, and crafting evidence-based messages that connect with young people. They also discuss opportunities to empower educators, parents, and professionals through collaborative networks and innovative resources.
This new podcast series, hosted by the Drug Education Forum, brings together leading experts to advance evidence-based drug education. Paul, with over a decade of experience engaging thousands of students, and Fiona, an award-winning author and advocate, set the stage for impactful conversations. Learn more about our work and join our events at https://drugeducationforum.org.uk/. Subscribe to stay updated on future episodes featuring diverse voices in the field, and share your insights in the comments.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Why Drug Education Matters
01:06 – Challenge: Information Overload and Misconceptions
10:59 – Opportunity: Building Effective Education Networks
23:51 – Media’s Influence on Drug Perceptions
30:19 – The Future of Drug Education
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