Things to remember

• Alcohol, cannabis and tobacco are the most common drugs used by teenagers.
• Young people use drugs for many reasons: for fun, out of curiosity, to feel part of a group or to change how they feel because they want to feel better or different.
• There is no evidence to support the theory that using cannabis will automatically lead to someone using other drugs such as amphetamines and heroin.
• Help is available for parents and young people who have concerns about drug use.