As an educator, you have the ability to help students make important choices about their lives. But sometimes it’s not easy to stay informed about issues like drugs, especially when the news these days seems so sensational.

Even when you are up-to-date, it can be difficult discussing substance use issues in the classroom. Many teachers bring guest speakers into their classes to tackle the subject of drug education. But research suggests that young people are most influenced by people with whom they have a steady and trusted relationship—a friend, a parent, a teacher.

The resources provided on this website will help you stay informed about several drugs—including tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and methamphetamine—and offers you tools to teach this information to your students in a meaningful and engaging way.

Together we can keep BC’s kids informed, aware, and prepared for a healthy future.