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Friends, alcohol and drugs
Several people said that friends or older siblings influenced whether they got into drugs or alcohol. Though most young people we talked to had tried...
Deciding to stop taking drugs was much easier if the partner was supportive and encouraging. If you think your partner needs help to sort out their drug or drink habit, see our ‘Resources’ section for links to organisations that can help. See Reasons for stopping or cutting down on drug use and Reasons for cutting down on alcohol.
Several people said that friends or older siblings influenced whether they got into drugs or alcohol. Though most young people we talked to had tried...
Research suggests that taking too many drugs and/or drinking too much alcohol on a regular basis may reduce a person's ability and interest in learning....