I Wish I'd Known: Young People, Drugs and Decisions: A Guide for Parents and Carers

This book provides parents with practical advice on how to keep their children safe from illegal drugs, and explores the risks posed by illegal drugs. It is based on the story of Daniel Spargo-Mabbs, who died from a fatally strong overdose of MDMA at an illegal rave when he was 16.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 27 May 2021
\n Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division
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SUCH AN IMPORTANT BOOK... ESSENTIAL READING FOR PARENTS

Gabby Logan

INCREDIBLY POWERFUL... A MUST-READ

Victoria Derbyshire

When Dan died,I realised many things.I realised drugs were closer to our door than I d thought.I realised drugs have become normalised for young people.I realised drugs are more affordable,accessible and available than ever before.And I realised I didn t know enough,and nor did Dan,to navigate the choices and come back alive.

When Daniel Spargo-Mabbs was 16,he went to a party and never came home.The party was an illegal rave and Daniel - bright,popular,big-hearted prom king Dan - died from a fatally strong overdose of MDMA.

In the seven years since,the range of substances has become wider,the levels of exposure higher,and the threat to young people s physical and mental health from drugs greater than ever before.Despite this,there is almost no guidance for parents to help their children navigate this perilous landscape and to stay safe.

To come home at night.To grow up.

This book is everything Fiona Spargo-Mabbs wishes she d known,everything she wishes she d done,before she lost her son.Because however you parent,and whatever you do,at some point your child is likely to be in a situation where they have to make a decision about drugs.What if that decision is yes ? Do they know what the risks are? Do they have strategies they can bring to bear if things go wrong?

I Wish I d Known interweaves the story of one family s terrible loss with calm,measured and practical advice for parents.It explores the risks posed by illegal drugs,and explains the way the adolescent brain makes decisions.There is practical advice for saying safe,information on reducing harm,and talking points for paren.

\n Weight: 378g\n
Dimension: 233 x 153 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781529366365\n \n