Touchzlife is the best solution to reach young people with effective fact-based drug education before they start experimenting with drugs and alcohol. Tweens, teens, and young adults who know the facts about drugs are much less likely to start using them.

• The 2018 report spoke to 130,000 people across 44 countries and spoke to 1300 people in Scotland, up from 700 the year above. 61% of the respondents reported ever using cocaine. 51% having used in the last year. This compares to 25% and 17% globally.

The report is based on a global drugs survey which looks internationally at how recreational drugs are used and emergent identities trends that authorities and policymakers should be aware of.

The survey is conducted in partnership with global media and harm reduction partners, including the Scottish Drugs Forum. The dark web continues to become an increasingly common source of illicit drugs.

Results from people in Scotland show that 4.3% have purchased drugs through the dark web, however traditional sources are still the most common. 47.3% of people in Scotland have purchased from dealers, 25.5% from friends, and 17.6% through friends of friends (Scottish Drug Forums). People in Scotland are over twice as likely to seek emergency treatment for substance use-related emergencies than the global and English average. Drawing on government report, research, and official studies the Foundation for Drug Free World and Touchzlife decided to partner together to create awareness of the truth
about drugs and alcohol.

Objectives:
The advancement of health in Glasgow amongst people suffering from addiction issues through the provision of support services in this area.

Aim:
The advancement of education in Glasgow in particular not exclusively amongst young people who are not at risk of engaging in addictive behavior through creating awareness and providing fact-based education about the risks surrounding substance abuse and its associated effects. Our members are experts in the issue of retaining drugs and alcohol. Where to get help when you have issues using drugs and alcohol.