Youngsters recognised for parts in key health battles
The first Young Stand (Scots tackling alcohol and drugs) awards will be made in a ceremony at the John McIntyre Conference Centre in Holyrood.
The 2013 awards attracted 24 applications from after-school clubs, sports schemes, schools projects and mentoring projects.
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Senior adviser Dr Ruth Jepson said: “Alcohol and substance misuse remains a key public health concern.
“In addition to celebrating the hard work of those who tackle this important issue, Stand will help to raise the profile of evaluation in this area and its role in understanding and developing the evidence base.”