The DSM Foundation is pleased to see that the Tobacco and Vapes Bill has completed its passage through parliament. With media sources stating that the Bill will receive Royal Assent before the end of April 2026 – becoming legislation in the form of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 – this will mean the significant […]
Recent significant rises in the use of ketamine by young people, and in the harms it can cause – in particular in relation to bladder damage, dependence, and drug-related deaths – have led to growing concerns for drug education charity the DSM Foundation. In their student surveys, ketamine is consistently perceived as the most prevalent substance being used by 15-18 year olds, after alcohol, nicotine and cannabis, overtaking others such as cocaine and MDMA, and this has
DSM Foundation response to the ACMD’s updated review of ketamine use and harms Read More »
We are delighted to be able to shine a spotlight on some fantastic materials, highlighting what young people say they want from drug education as well as the advice they would give their friends about drugs and decisions. These posters are one of the outcomes from the evaluation of our drugs education programme under
Young people’s advice to peers, parents and teachers – new materials now available! Read More »
Wishing all our followers and supporters a lovely Christmas – today and every day, hold your family members close and tell them how much they mean to you. From Fiona and the rest of the DSM Foundation team
The DSM Foundation is recruiting a sessional drug educator to join their team, delivering workshops to young people, drugs awareness sessions to parents, and training for teachers and other professionals. The role will be London-based. This exciting and rewarding role not only provides flexible and varied work, and the potential for future, ongoing work with
We are recruiting a sessional drug educator for London Read More »
Drug education charity the DSM Foundation has refined its social media presence following a decision to step away from the platforms X and Bluesky. Founder and director Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE stated: “Our concerns about retaining a presence on X have been ever growing, alongside our ever deepening unease at changes progressively made since it
DSM Foundation leaves X and Bluesky Read More »
The online event, which took place on Tuesday October 15th 2025, saw the release of the charity’s Year In The Life booklet, which describes the reach and impact of its wide range of drug education activities. There were also several speakers who described how they came across the DSM Foundation, worked with the charity in
A Year In the Life of the DSM Foundation! Read More »
Dr Rachael Andrews, Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Bath writes: When teachers confiscate a vape from a student, they often assume it contains nicotine or perhaps even cannabis. What many don’t realise, is that some of these vapes contain Spice, a dangerous synthetic drug that young people
Guest blog: How Social Media Is Fuelling a School Drug Crisis Read More »
The DSM Foundation, a charity dedicated to drug education, has welcomed new data released by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) showing stability in vaping rates among young people aged 11–17 in Great Britain. However, the charity echoes ASH’s concern over a significant increase in those identifying as “ever smokers,” rising from 14% in 2023
DSM Foundation responds to ASH’s annual survey on youth vaping in Great Britain Read More »
The DSM Foundation is delighted to be working with Moray Council/the Whole Family Wellbeing Fund to deliver our evidence-based, multi-component drug education programme in all eight of the local authority’s secondary schools and its service for students with special educational and behavioural needs. The report for the 2024-25 academic year can be found at Moray
DSM Foundation’s drug education work in Moray, Scotland continues to grow Read More »
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