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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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Anti-Bullying

If you or someone you know is having difficulties with bullying, you can take action

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Asking for help

Oxfordshire is a great place to grow up, be successful, and get the help you need help to get the best start in life.

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Cannabis

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

contraception

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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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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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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Parent trouble

Living with parents can sometimes be difficult - but help is available to make hard times easier

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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?

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Sexual Health

It's important to know the facts on how to keep yourself and your partner sexually healthy before you start having sex.

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Stop smoking

Information on how to get help if you, or someone you care for is smoking

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Support for parents

Find support for parents of young people with special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities

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Vaping

Vaping is an alternative to smoking. There are still risks to health. The safest thing is not to smoke at all.