Introduction
Abstract
This introduction sets the scene for substance education in schools today, exploring the changing landscape of harmful substances, including vaping, energy drinks and emerging drugs. It situates the book in the wider PSHE curriculum, highlighting the importance of spiral learning, cross-topic links and international perspectives. Teachers are guided to understand current trends, global challenges and why student voices must remain at the heart of substance education.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
School Health and Nursing Education
Adolescent Health and Behaviors
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 1–45
- Publication date
- 3 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter