http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/your_health_useful_info/cyph/cyph_resources_and_support_materials/substance_misuse

Drug education (including alcohol and tobacco education)   is an important issue that is both essential and relevant to children and young people. By delivering drug  education in a range of settings it allows children and young people to develop and enhance life skills; these can be built on and will help support future decision making.