Youth protection
Prevention for schools
Factual information, education about risks, and effective prevention for young people
Why prevention for young people matters most
In Switzerland, the average age of first cannabis use is around 15. Use is comparatively high among young people in particular: in a representative survey in 2022, around 18% of 15-year-olds reported having used cannabis at least once. Around 10% reported use in the past 30 days and are therefore considered regular users.
Cannabis use carries various risks for body and mind. In young people, many of these risks are heightened because the brain, as well as physical and social developmental processes, are still maturing. The risk of long-term harm from regular or risky use is therefore particularly high in the early years. At the same time, specialists often observe intensive use precisely at this stage of life — driven by curiosity, peer pressure, stress or the desire for relaxation.
Our offering
We offer a modular prevention programme tailored to different age groups and needs. It includes workshops for pupils, practice-oriented further training for teachers, and information evenings for parents.
All modules are based on current research and deliberately avoid moralising or pure scare tactics. Instead, we share risk-relevant knowledge, promote self-reflection, and strengthen the agency of young people and adults. Our specialists have many years of experience in addiction work, prevention, youth work and school settings, and bring this expertise directly into practice.
Content of our training programmes
For pupils
- What does cannabis do in the body and brain?
- Myths and facts about cannabis
- Increased risks in adolescence
- Peer pressure, types of use and decision-making skills
- Mental health: recognising warning signs
- What to do in an emergency — without trivialising use
For teachers
- Dealing with cannabis use in a school setting
- Early detection of risky use
- Holding conversations without confrontation
- The role of schools, duty of care and legal background
- Collaboration with specialist services
For parents
- Talking about cannabis: calm, clear, and without fear
- Developmental factors: why young people react differently
- Orientation: what is risky — what isn't?
- Warning signs and support options
- Balance between limits, rules and trust
This approach creates factual, contemporary and effective prevention work that takes young people seriously, supports parents and helps schools fulfil their responsibility. In this way, we make an active contribution to sustainable youth protection within a responsible approach to cannabis regulation.
Get in touch
If you are interested in our prevention services or have any questions, we look forward to hearing from you. We are happy to discuss the needs of your school and put together a tailored offering. Simply use the contact form — we will get back to you shortly.