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What’s the answer to this problem?
Scoop Connect with the young person
Divert Find the thing that gives them a buzz
and that they feel good at – e.g. music,
art, mechanics, animal care, sport.
Substitute Help them find new helpful ways to
give them the same ‘Feel Good’
Chemicals:
▪ Oxytocin - joining a group
▪ Dopamine - working towards an
award/grade
▪ Serotonin – responsibility and status in
the group, teaching others, publishing
▪ Endorphins – competing, performing.
