The dilemmas facing politicians when asked such questions do not just apply to them. Youth workers are in the same predicament. When engaging with young people about their misuse of illegal substances (and, indeed, legal ones when discussing getting "bladdered" on a Friday night), you have to field the question of whether or not you have ever smoked a spliff or got pissed. And if you come over as squeaky clean, young people think you are either a liar or have no understanding of the issue. On the other hand, if you admit to having behaved in that way, young people can't see how you can "preach" at them.
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