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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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Disability and employment

When young people with disabilities start work, training, or take part in work experience, their rights are protected

a young person using a wheelchair

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

Young people practising parkour in a park

Drugs Exploitation

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

Vaping young man

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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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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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

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The Justice System

Why do children and young people commit crimes? And what happens if you do?

Young person with a disability smiling and posing for camera

Transitioning into adulthood with SEND

As young people move from school age into adulthood they need to make lots of choices. Young people with SEN or disability may need extra help to make these choices.