What would a great speaker do for kids?

It all depends on who the speaker is and what their message is. There isn’t a lot of evidence that one-off speakers talking to students about drugs has a huge impact but as part of the overall discussion and teaching about drugs and alcohol it may complement what teachers and others can provide. In addition, it can be very useful for youth workers or health professionals to workshop help-seeking strategies and make students aware of local support services. 

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