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Substance abuse prevention

Stay Clear, Stay Safe

Stay Clear, Stay Safe works with adolescents and out-of-school youth on the pressures, peer dynamics, and coping strategies behind substance use, with referral pathways for those who need more support.

Build awareness, prevention, and early support around substance-related harm.

Who it serves

Adolescents and out-of-school youth

The programme meets young people where peer pressure, misinformation, stress, and limited access to support can increase vulnerability to drug and substance misuse.

How we work

Prevention before crisis

School and community sessions explain risk without stigma, build refusal and coping skills, encourage honest discussion, and connect participants who need help to trusted support.

What progress means

Awareness, confidence, and early intervention

We track understanding of substance-related harm, confidence in responding to peer pressure, and whether young people know where to seek timely support.

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