Ten Questions Every Parent Should Ask their Child's School about how they handle address tobacco ,drugs and alcohol: 1. What does the school do to keep tobacco, alcohol and drugs off school premises? 2. What education and prevention programs are offered children in what grades--is it enough to make a difference? 3. Are teachers and other staff trained to spot signs of drug abuse and know how to respond? Are teachers and other staff aware of circumstances that place children at higher risk of substance abuse, such as learning disabilities, discipline problems, eating disorders, depression and anxiety, and frequent mobility from school to school? If so, does the school intervene early? 5. What does the school do if it suspects a child may be smoking, drinking or using drugs? Does the school tell the child's parents? 6. Does the school screen for substance use? If so, under what circumstances? 7. If a substance abuse problem is identified in a child, wha
Young India Network is a youth (14-30 years) driven network for the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and its risk factors, formed with a vision of having a meaningful involvement of youth and People Living With NCDs in the advocacy of health agenda in India with a primary focus on alcohol and drug use as major risk factors for both communicable and NCDs. It aims to contribute in achieving the Goal 3 of Sustainable Development Goals,ensuring healthy lives .