This book is a must-read for parents and the range of professionals who work with young people. It combines an up-to-the-minute understanding of the legal and illegal drugs young people encounter today with Julian Cohen's unique ability to provide practical and sensible advice that doesn't preach. I can recommend it highly to anyone who wants to make a positive difference to the lives of young people and contribute to their health and well-being. -- Judith Aldridge, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, University of Manchester, UK and author of Illegal Leisure Revisited: Changing patterns of alcohol and drug use in adolescents and young adults
I have worked with and learned from Julian Cohen for more than 25 years. All About Drugs and Young People is the fruit of Julian's long experience of working directly with young people and with professionals and parents. His approach is honest, non-judgemental, pragmatic and practical. This book should be essential reading for all parents and for anyone who cares for, or works with, young people. -- Pat O'Hare, Director, HIT, UK
I welcome this book as an honest and practical, non-jargonised and highly accessible account of young people's drug use and an invaluable reference for all parents, organisations and individuals who want to make sure that the risks and harms associated with it are avoided. -- Vivienne Evans OBE, Chief Executive, Alcohol, Drugs and Families (Adfam), UK
All About Drugs and Young People makes crystal clear that modern life is a matter of learning how to use substances successfully, rather than in a damaging way. This book gives you and your children the best preparation and hope for doing so. It shows parents and would-be-helpers that this involves listening, discussing, remaining calm and understanding young people, and not lecturing or demonising them. -- Stanton Peele, Ph. D., author of Addiction Proof Your Child, Recover! and many other books about drugs and addiction
Wise and sensible words from a seasoned and reputable author in the field of drug education and the wider issues of young people and drugs. Julian Cohen can always be relied upon to make parents and professionals review their thinking about the entrenched, polarised opinions and enduring mythologies that swirl around this ever emotive and controversial subject. -- Harry Shapiro, Director of Communications and Information, DrugScope, UK
All About Drugs and Young People is a superbly produced guide. Simply and clearly written, this excellent book says all that needs to be said about drugs. -- Ministry Today UK
Whatever your views on drugs or whatever you think you could work with this issue, this book will certainly challenge your thoughts in an informative way, offering valuable, up-to-date knowledge and practical information. I f you work with, or are a parent of, young people, I would suggest this is a 'must read'... this is a very accessible and attractive book that offers personal and professional development with its abundant information around the issue of drugs and young people. -- Pauline Culliney, person-centred counsellor * BACP Children & Young People *
An excellent resource... There is a wealth of information, from the origins of the word drug, to how to talk to young people who are dealing drugs. There is a substance by substance guide and the final section points readers to further resources... The book will help parents and professionals start from an informed position in their efforts to support young people. -- Elli Rhodes * the Teacher *
