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Alcohol & safer drinking

Every year, young people drink less alcohol. But for some, drinking heavily and getting drunk is still a risk

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Cannabis

Cannabis is illegal in the UK and evidence shows it may be particularly risky for young people

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Child Sexual Exploitation

Child sexual exploitation is a form of child abuse where an adult targets a vulnerable child, often during their teenage years, to sexual abuse them

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Choosing contraception

There lots of different kinds of safe, reliable contraception available from your health service

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Condoms & Safety C-Card

The safety C-Card is a way of getting free condoms and sexual health advice for all young people aged under 25 in Oxfordshire

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Consent

Before doing anything intimate with anyone else you should have consent – even for kissing

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Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse is when someone is being hurt or victimised by their partner. It is a crime.

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Drugs

Children and young people in Oxfordshire can get help if there are issues with drugs or substance use

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Emergency Contraception

If your contraception has failed, you can take steps to prevent getting pregnant, find out how

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Finding a GP (Doctor)

Everyone should be registered with a local GP (Doctor) so that they can get health support and treatment

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Going into care

Young people who are looked after are provided with help by their workers to understand their care

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Illegal Highs

New drug-like substances are sometimes known as ‘legal highs.' But they are illegal and have serious health risks. People who buy and sell 'legal highs' are breaking the law.

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Leaving Care

Information about support for young people leaving care

Gay

LGBTQ

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning - find out more about sexuality and gender identity.

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Pornography

Viewing pornography can harm your health - and get you in trouble with the law

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Ready or Not & the Law

Most people do not have sex until after the age of consent (16). Many people leave it for longer. How can you know if you are ready to have sex?