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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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Benefits and Earning

Not many young people are entitled to benefits, but it can be helpful to learn more

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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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Discrimination

The law provides protection against discrimination or harassment

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Drugs

How young people in Oxfordshire can get support if there are problems with drugs or substance misuse, their own or somebody else's

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Drugs Exploitation

Information about support for young people in Oxfordshire who are vulnerable to drugs exploitation or being exploited.

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e-cigarettes and vaping

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

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Homeless

Being homeless is dangerous, stressful, bad for your health and stops you getting on with your life - know how to avoid it

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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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Learning at Home

Most of Oxfordshire’s children and young people go to school or college – but some are educated at home

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LGBTQ

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

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School leaving age

Children must stay in education, training and learning until age 18. This can be at school, college, or (after age 16) in a job with training, like an apprenticeship.

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Staying out of Trouble

If you are worried that you or your friends are getting into trouble, there are things you can do to help

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Stop smoking

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