Drug, Alcohol, Smoking and Vaping Advice for Young People

Aged 13 – 17? Do you have concerns or questions about drugs, alcohol, smoking or vaping?

Local Aberdeenshire teenagers have been working with NHS Grampian and partners to develop a series of social media video messages about the issues of drugs, alcohol, tobacco and vaping.

You can watch the social media messages below, as well as find some useful links for further information.

• Dos and Don’t if your friend is worse for wear

Find out how to look after someone who has had too much drugs or alcohol.

• How smoking can affect your looks

Find out how smoking can affect your looks.

• How addictive is Nicotine?

Find out how addictive nicotine is and the local services available to support you if you want to quit smoking.

• Think before you Drink

Find out how to reduce your risk of making it a night you would rather forget.

• Protect yourself. Protect your drink

Find out the seven ways to keep your drink safe on a night out.

• County Lines

County Lines target vulnerable young people in rural areas. Find out about the risks of County Lines and support available.