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What’s in your vape?
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Young people are getting sick vaping in North Yorkshire and across the UK. We ask a scientist why.
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Not my child
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Leah Hayes died in Northallerton after experimenting with drugs. Not My Child tells her story and offers support for parents.
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What causes addiction?
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Author Johann Hari explains in just two minutes something that has been argued over for years. Why people get addicted.
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Drinking at home
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How old should your child be before you let them try alcohol at home? Alcohol Education Trust has the answers.
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Teenage house parties
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Should you let your teen hold a house party? Alcohol Education Trust has some suggestions if you do.
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Delaying their drinking
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The younger a person starts drinking, the greater the risk. Alcohol Education Trust suggests ways to postpone your teenager’s alcohol use
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Responding to self-harm
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Should you hide anything sharp if your child self-harms? Young Minds has advice on how to help.
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Talking to your teen
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Talking about drugs with kids is tricky. Family Lives has some tips to make it less awkward.
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Addictive personality?
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Risk takers are more likely to have drink or drug problems. But is there such a thing as an addictive personality? The Conversation explores
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Message board
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Affected by a family member’s drinking? NACOA provides a message board to share experiences with others.
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Helpline FAQs
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Over 355,000 people have called NACOA about family members who drink. Here’s the answers to their most common questions.
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Mum drinks: my story
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Ceri Walker’s mum struggled with alcohol. She made a short, poetic film about her experiences.
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Young people. Who helps?
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The Go-To provides a mini marketplace of local and online services to help a young person’s mental wellbeing.
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What is this drug…?
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FRANK's A - Z guide tells you how a drug looks, tastes, feels, the risks of taking it, and what its called on the street.
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Setting boundaries
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There should be a line between their addiction and your own life. If not, Adfam has advice on setting boundaries.
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How can I help them?
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You can’t make them stop. But Adfam has other suggestions to help you help them.
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Getting along
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Having lots of arguments about their drink and drug use? Adfam has some brief tips for a more harmonious home life
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4 common pitfalls
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Been paying off their drug debts? You’re not alone. Adfam lists the 4 most common traps when coping with another person’s addiction.
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Nobody is a superhero
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No matter how resilient you are, looking after yourself is essential when looking after someone else. Adfam has some tips.
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Alcohol withdrawal
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Their body may need a drink, even if they don't want one. Club Soda explains alcohol withdrawal.
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Why can’t they stop?
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It's not them. It's addiction. Adfam (briefly) explains why some people can't seem to stop.
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Dark web explained
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You can buy drugs, guns, hitman and much else on the dark web – thinkuknow explains how, but this is not a video to share with children.
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What to do in an emergency
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Chest pains. Fitting. How to help someone if they react badly to a drug, by the Loop.
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Operation Choice
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In North Yorkshire, 70% of under 18s arrested for drug possession are carrying cannabis. Op Choice helps them without criminalising them.
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Jargon Buster
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What’s the difference between ‘holding’ and ‘hustling?’ Be Aware has a drug slang and emoji guide.
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County lines & cuckooing
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Urban gangs exploit children and vulnerable adults in our area. Be Aware explains how, what to look for, and what to do about it.
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