article_snippet: Anti-drugs lessons in schools may encourage pupils to try illegal substances rather than steer clear of pupils, Government experts have warned.
article_snippet: The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs said there was evidence that raising awareness could be counter-productive.
article_snippet: The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs report said prevention classes that have been taught for generations were ‘ineffective at changing behaviour’ and ‘may even increase the risk of drug use’.
article_snippet: Anti-drugs lessons in schools may encourage pupils to try illegal substances rather than steer clear of pupils, Government experts have warned (file picture)
article_snippet: Its report also said that hard-hitting school talks by policemen may make drugs appear ‘sexy’ to teenagers, while adverts that intended to conjure a ‘fear’ of drugs were also criticised as potentially counter-productive.
article_snippet: the Daily Telegraph said prevention classes that have been taught for generations were ‘ineffective at changing behaviour’ and ‘may even increase the risk of drug use’ (file picture)
highlights_snippet: Experts warn anti-drugs lessons may encourage pupils to try substances .
  
highlights_snippet: Raising awareness could be counter-productive, Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs said .
  