Substance misuse is the use of any drug or substance which can potentially lead to injury of the individual and/or society. This policy sets out, in writing, the framework within which the Children Detention Schools manage issues relating to substance use/misuse. It reflects the ethos of the Children Detention Schools and addresses procedures concerning usage of alcohol, tobacco and drugs/other substances by young people and the management of incidents relating to these substances.

Section 1. Objectives – drugs, alcohol and substance use/misuse policy
Section 2. Health, welfare and rehabilitation
Section 3. Education, training and information in relation to substance use/misuse
Section 4. Programmes of care for children
Section 5. Searches and drugs testing
Section 6. Obligations and authority of schools in relation to illicit substances
Section 7. Review of policy
Section 8. Acknowledgment
Section 9. Definitions

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