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Drugs: Hospitals witness rise in admissions

15 September 2008, Youth Work Now

A growing number of young people are being admitted to hospital after taking illegal drugs, according to official figures.

Resources: Health - Advice on ... Healthy eating

15 September 2008, Youth Work Now

Teenagers tend to favour foods that are high in fat and low in nutrients. Sustain's Lianna Hulbert and Jenny Samson look at the effect this has on developing bodies and...

Chlamydia figures rise despite advice

1 August 2008, Youth Work Now

The number of young people contracting chlamydia continues to remain high, despite government efforts to raise awareness of the sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Health: Advice on ... Abortion procedures

1 August 2008, Youth Work Now

Deciding to have an abortion is one of the most difficult decisions a young women will ever have to make. TheSite.org's Julia Pearlman looks at what the process actually involves...

Health: Advice on ... Dyslexia

2 July 2008, Youth Work Now

Youth clubs can be intimidating places for young people with dyslexia. The British Dyslexia Association's Sue Flohr explains the steps youth workers can take to ensure young people who experience...

Alcohol: Drink awareness greater in young

10 June 2008, Youth Work Now

Young adults aged 18 to 24 are more aware of the number of units contained in a pint of beer and glass of wine than older drinkers, according to a...

Health: Advice on ... Asthma

10 June 2008, Youth Work Now

About three pupils in every classroom suffer from breathing difficulties brought on by asthma.

Resources: Log on to ... sex education

9 May 2008, Youth Work Now

There's lots of information about sex on the internet, but, sadly, most of it is inappropriate for young eyes. Tim Burke goes in search of the websites that can offer...

Health: Advice on ... Stress

9 May 2008, Youth Work Now

It's that time of year when pupils undergo school and college examinations. Andrew McCulloch, from the Mental Health Foundation, suggests how youth workers can help to ease young people through...

Advice on... Sexual health

5 March 2008, Youth Work Now

There has been a surge in the number of young people contracting sexually transmitted infections in recent years. But advising teenagers about sexual health matters poses ethical dilemmas for youth...