What do we mean by Resilience?
Resilience seems to be the buzzword of 2021. However, as I talk to young people in my sessions about what they understand by the term...
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In the brave new world of remote working, at YZUP we are doing what we can to ensure that we continue to reach out to as many young people as possible. To let them know support is available to make changes to their own substance use or to manage the impact of family members substance misuse. In addition to this we're here, reaching out to young people and parents and carers to encourage and guide conversations about drugs and alcohol.
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Celebrating the Small Things
I saw this quote today on Social Media: Some people are climbing mountains. I am just trying to put my pants on while keeping my balance...
Happy to be back?
The struggles of lockdown for everyone feel very real this week, and the impact will only now start to be seen. The effects will be felt,...
Keeping mentally well through exercise
In the current climate of covid-19, lockdowns and the huge impact of this on society as a whole, many young people that I have supported...
Drugs and the Web
You might have a few questions about drugs and the internet. You might have seen stories about the dark web, or heard that young people...
How to spot the signs that your young person may be using drugs
This is a common question we are asked here at YZUP. Having worked in the YZUP service for 6 years and working with young people for over 10
Affected Others in YZUP Sessions
If you have a child, or are supporting one, who is affected by another person’s drug or alcohol use, you may be concerned about how...
How do we teach young people about drugs in PSHE?
If you’re a parent of a secondary school age child, then you probably had a similar drugs education to me.,,
Why We Should Talk to Young People about Drugs and Alcohol
As a schools worker within the YZUP team one thing that never ceases to surprise me is the level of knowledge young people have regarding
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