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+Undoctored Media realase 1 minute to Read EaseUp, a community-based youth alcohol and drug service, is to extend its support across Tāmaki Makaurau thanks to new Ministry of Health funding. A pilot programme launched in June 2019 was developed and funded by Emerge Aotearoa Trust. EaseUp is a holistic, goal-based programme, co-designed by young people with alcohol and other drug issues with support being provided by a clinician and peer support specialist. The new funding will increase the age of support to 12-24 years old and expand to work with people experiencing mild to moderate mental wellbeing challenges, as well as providing brief intervention services and support for overcoming substance issues. ....