This is mainly due to uncertainty about appropriate content and resources. While most primary and secondary teachers value training in providing drug education, the majority had not received such training in the past two years. Reported drug misuse did not increase between 1997 and 1999. Regular alcohol drinking among pupils far outweighs any other substance misuse. Most older secondary pupils have been offered illegal drugs but most are also against drug misuse.
Most pupils value their drug education.
This project uses the term 'drug misuse' when referring to the use of illegal drugs. The project, which was sponsored by the Scottish Office Education and Industry Department, was carried out by researchers from SCRE between September 1996 and June 1999. The Scottish Council for Research in Education is an independent national body, founded in 1928 to support policy-making and good practice in education through the conduct and communication of research.