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Share information about substance use and anxiety. If the young person has shared that they might use substances or drink alcohol, let them know that: – Stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamines and powerful hallucinogens like LSD or ‘magic mushrooms’ induce anxiety. – Cannabis intensifies emotions and so can worsen signs of anxiety or cause feelings of paranoia. This can lead to panic attacks.

A young White person is on their phone at their home. They have short dyed hair and a beanie hat on. They have their cat on their lap and are stroking it with their other hand.

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