Welcome to our section on Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking. Here at Kiwi Families we aim to provide NZ parents with information and factual advice on the drugs, alcohol and smoking issues that you and your family may face.
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Alcohol and Young People
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Alcohol and Parties
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Alcohol is readily available among young people in New Zealand. Read about the effects of alcohol abuse on the body and on the lives of young people.
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Alcohol at parties can be great fun, but unfortunately alcohol at parties can also spell disaster. Here are some great tips for your parties.
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Dance Parties - Staying Safe
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Dance Parties and Drugs
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Class A Drugs
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| The dance party culture has developed world wide. Read about staying safe at dance parties with Kiwi Families. |
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Dance parties and drugs are often linked together. Make sure you know about the effects of drugs before taking any chances at dance parties. |
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Why are class A drugs so dangerous and what do parents and teenagers need to know? |
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Smoking
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Quitting Smoking
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Cannabis
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| Find out more about tobacco smoking and why so many people smoke, despite the known complications. |
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The majority of smokers try quitting and yet many fail – here are some tips for successfully quitting smoking. |
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Read more about the effects of cannabis and tips for safety in teenage years. |