Teenagers can be alcoholics, too

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The charity Turning Point runs centres for young drug addicts and alcoholics at Lorne House, Hackney, London and in Birmingham. Lorne House accommodates 44 people who must be detoxified before taking up residence. Health Education Authority statistics show that on average over half of British youths under 15 drink three and a half pints or seven shorts a week and girls six glasses of wine. Solvent abuse and drug problems can start at puberty. Rehabilitation is aided by discussing feelings as emotional or physical abuse frequently starts these problems.

Social policy, Alcohol and youth, Alcohol use, Juvenile drinking, Drugs and youth, Juvenile drug abuse, Rehabilitation centers

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A Shropshire samosa sur l'herbe

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The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers organised a coach trip to the Shropshire countryside for a group of Muslim women from the Muslim Community house in Dudley, West Midlands, England. The Church Stretton One World members invited the women for a cultural exchange. It was the first time most of the Muslim women had seen the English countryside, although many of the older ones had lived in rural villages in Pakistan.

United Kingdom, Behavior, Demographic aspects, Muslims, Women, Muslim, Muslim women, Muslims in United Kingdom, Cultural relations

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A positive lesson about how to live at a time of death

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When someone from a West Indian background dies, there is a custom called the 'Nine Nights'. This involves visits by friends and family who, in a party atmosphere, sing, dance, eat, drink and remember the deceased. At West Indian funerals, the coffin lies open so people can gather around and pay their last respects. Sometimes after funerals, West Indians will begin more festivities and even organise a ball.

Social aspects, Caribbean Sea, Mourning customs, Caribbean Area

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