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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

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

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

Ten days on from the UK-wide ban on disposable vapes that was introduced on June 1, drug education charity the DSM Foundation is commenting on how they see this impacting young people in particular – who have, in the past, been cited as the biggest users of single use vapes. Although it is likely to

The DSM Foundation is proud to announce the 1,000th performance of the play that tells the story of Daniel Spargo-Mabbs, for whom the drugs education charity is named. Commissioned shortly after Dan died from an accidental overdose of ecstasy in 2014, ‘I Love You, Mum – I Promise I Won’t Die’ bears the title of

Survey data from over 2,100 15-18 year olds gathered by drug education charity the DSM Foundation has shown that 46 per cent of respondents say that nicotine pouches – often referred to as “snus” – are one of the main substances used by their peers. This survey was the first in which nicotine pouches were

Drugs education charity the DSM Foundation has welcomed the Government’s announcement of steps to combat the threat posed by synthetic drugs such as nitazenes (strong laboratory-manufactured opioids) and xylazine (a veterinary sedative). DSM Foundation Director and Founder mum Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE said: “”As a charity founded in response to the loss of a young life

The DSM Foundation is delighted to announce that drugs education charity founder and director Fiona Spargo-Mabbs OBE has been appointed to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs. The ACMD is an advisory non-departmental public body that makes recommendations to the government on the control of dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs, including classification and