Society can often put pressure on youngsters to grow up too fast and many young people feel pressured into doing things younger than they want - like drinking alcohol or becoming sexually active.

For some youngsters this pressure, and other things that life may throw up, can prove too much. They may turn to drugs, crime, risky behaviour or bullying in response.

This section of the site is designed to give you information around these key areas. For example, it gives information on how to avoid drinking too early, how to stay safe online, what the dangers associated with drugs are and how to cope if you are being bullied.