Ask The Expert
Short videos from our experts sharing their expertise on a particular topic relating to young people, drugs and decision-making
Meet the Experts
Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE
Director and Founder of the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation, Dan's mum.
Asha Fowells
Head of Education and Engagement at the Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation, pharmacist, journalist.
Dr Kathy Weston
Founder, Tooled Up Education: digital library of evidence-informed tips, speaker and author.
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- How do teenagers make decisions about drugs? – Dr Kathy Weston
- What is the link between sleep and well-being? – Dr Kathy Weston
- What is emotional literacy, and why does it matter? – Dr Kathy Weston
- Understanding neurodiversity and impulsivity – Dr Kathy Weston
- Choice, risk and the teenage brain – Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE
- Practical tips for guiding your teen – Dr Kathy Weston
- How can I model healthy coping mechanisms? – Dr Kathy Weston
- How can we utilise positive peer influence? – Dr Kathy Weston
- How can I help my teen to become more resilient? – Dr Kathy Weston
- Setting boundaries with other caregivers – Dr Kathy Weston
- What do I do if my teen won’t open up? – Dr Kathy Weston
- How can I create a safe space for my teen to talk? – Dr Kathy Weston
- How should I raise concerns with my teen? – Dr Kathy Weston
- Tricky conversations – Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE
- Conversations about drugs and alcohol – Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE
- Alcohol and the law – Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE
- Drink spiking – Asha Fowells
- Drugs, alcohol and university – Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE
- Drugs, alcohol and first aid – Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE
- Drugs on social media – Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE
- Staying safe at festivals – Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE
- Teenage parties – Asha Fowells
- Illegal raves – Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE
- Amfetamines/Amphetamines – Asha Fowells
- Benzodiazepines (incl. Xanax) – Asha Fowells
- Cocaine – Asha Fowells
- MDMA – Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE
- Opioids – Asha Fowells
- Psychedelics – Asha Fowells
- Steroids – Asha Fowells
- Study drugs – Asha Fowells
