Welcome to Re-Solv Scotland
Re-Solv is funded by the Scottish Government to deliver work across Scotland.
This funding enables us to raise awareness of Volatile Substance Use (VSU), train professionals in a wide range of agencies and to provide early intervention and support for children, young people and families affected by VSU. Our aims in Scotland are to:
- Reduce harm and prevent deaths from VSU and other legal psychoactive substances.
- Raise awareness of VSU among young people, their parents/carers, relevant services and policy makers.
- Boost young people’s resilience to prevent them turning to VSU or other substances.
- Increase capacity for all stakeholders so equality of access to skilled VSU services/support is the same as for illicit drugs.
The UNCRC
Re-Solv recognises and raises awareness of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and children’s rights (UNCRC).
The Scottish Government has produced a ten-minute training tool to raise awareness of children’s rights, not only among early years professionals and practitioners, but also among parents and carers. You can complete the training tool here (opens as a PowerPoint document).
Buzzin’
Buzzin’ is a teaching resource designed for S1-S3 (or Curriculum for Excellence Stage 3). It explores the impact of gas and solvent use on the lives of young people living in the fictional town of Duncastle. This resource provides learning materials that will allow students to explore sensitive and relevant issues around VSU.
Please click here to access the resource and teacher’s guide
Parent Guides
Talking about drugs with your children can protect them from harm. The top ten tips in our Parent Guide will help get you started. We also have a new Parent Guide with advice on talking with your child about social media and gaming. You can download PDFs here or just get in touch if you’d like print quantities.
