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Addiction

Author: Skylight Trust

​​Addiction information for children and young people When a person is addicted to something, like drinking alcohol, or gambling, they can’t control themselves and must do that thing. It’s t...

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​​Mental Illness

Author: Skylight Trust

​​What is mental illness? Everyone has mental health, just as we all have physical health. Mental health is best understood as simply our state of mind and well being. Our mental health will...

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Illness and disability

Author: Skylight Trust

​There may be grief associated with the loss of health that can come with an illness and disability. An illness or disability will alter the way someone is able to live their life, changing ...

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Symptoms and Signs of Drug Abuse

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Alcohol and Drug Help NZ

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Is Your Drinking Okay?

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Healthy Living

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Explaining addiction to children

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When your mum or dad has an addiction

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Supporting your other children

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