This document outlines four key principles and useful prompts that local areas might consider when commissioning universal and targeted drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention interventions, and specialist interventions for young people already experiencing harms. It also directs local areas to national data sources on the use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco by young people.

1. Effective universal and targeted evidence-based interventions to prevent young people's use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco are commissioned p.6
2. A full range of specialist drug, alcohol and tobacco interventions are available to young people in need p.10
3. Commissioning is integrated across prevention and specialist interventions and the wider children's agenda p.15
4. A skilled workforce is in place to provide effective interventions p.17