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You're young, you're invincible, nothing will happen to you, right?
Hmm...
You'd better think about that again.
Here's some info to help you make
the
best decision for YOU, not anybody else.
Because it's your body, isn't it? |
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Diet and Fitness | Drugs
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Wellness | Sex and Sexuality
Diet and Fitness
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About.com - Health for Teens
Read featured articles on such topics as teen driving and
puberty, vote in the Teen health poll, or search for information under a wide
range of subjects, including alcohol & drug, acne, body image, eating disorders
and smoking.
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National
Eating Disorders Association
Information from an organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of
eating disorders.
Nutrition.gov
Access to online
Federal government information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity
and food safety.
Teen Growth.com
Created by a team of
teens, doctors, and teachers who are "committed to improving the lives of
adolescents." Topics include body, emotions, health, friends, sports, danger,
school, family, and sex.
Vegatarian Nutrition for Teens
This page is a good resource for teens who want to become
vegetarians, but who are concerned about staying healthy. This page also offers
links to other sites developed by the Vegetarian Resource Group, including a
page on vegetarian nutrition and vegetarian and vegan recipes.
Weight Loss/Dieting
from the NIH, a comprehensive guide to news, research, and
organizations dedicated to weight management
Drugs and Alcohol Abuse
Let's stop pretending that we don't all know someone who's using and needs
help to be able to stop.
Here's a step in the right direction...
Drug Free America
"A
prevention guide for kids and teens to help them avoid substance abuse and deal
with peer pressure to experiment with illegal drugs."
"In-depth information on how to say no to drugs, how to help friends with drug
abuse problems, and facts about the short and long-term effects of drugs and
other substances." |
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Free Vibe
They want to know what your anti-drug is. Maybe you can be in one of those
commercials.
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Get Outraged
"A campaign to stop smoking. Read
memorials, find out about the ideas tobacco companies use to target teens for
smoking, and explore links that can help you quit." |
A Guide for Teens: Does
Your Friend Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem
Information on how
you can tell if someone you care about has a drug or alcohol problem. You'll
find some explanations of what might be going on with your friend, why her or
she needs help, and what you can do.
The Resource and Referral Guide offers a list of numbers that you or your friend
can call to get help, including a list by state.
Maryland T.R.A.S.H
"Smoking is Garbage. No news there. Now's your chance to do
something about it.
Expose the truth. Join the movement–Maryland T.R.A.S.H. (Teens Rejecting Abusive
Smoking Habits)."
Teen-Anon
Help for teens who drink and drug and all those who love them.
Health and Wellness
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Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline
1-800-422-0999
Live, trained counselors can help prevention with suicide prevention and any
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Baltimore
Psych
from the Northern County Psychiatric Associates
Articles, games and book reviews for kids and teens interested in
understanding mental health issues.
Face the Issue
Know someone with physical or emotional health issues? This website features
information and animated shorts narrated by some of Hollywood's most prominent
actresses.
Maryland Mental
Health Hotline
Latest mental health
news, links to support groups and medical resources for both children and
adults.
RAINN: Rape, Abuse & Incest National
Network
RAINN "operates America's only national
hotline for survivors of sexual assault. The hotline 1-800.656.HOPE offers free,
confidential counseling and support 24 hours a day, from anywhere in the
country." Visit their site to learn more.
Self-Injury: You're NOT the Only One
"This site is meant to help you understand that you are doing nothing shameful
-- you are maintaining psychological integrity with the only tool you have right
now.
It's a crude and ultimately self-destructive tool, but it works; you get relief
from the overwhelming pain/fear/anxiety in your life.
For some, though, there comes a breakthrough moment when they realize that
change is possible, that they can escape, that things can be different.
I hope that when you leave this site, you will have come closer to that moment." |
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ShyKids.com
"The purpose of this new web site is to talk about shyness,
what it feels like, what it looks like and most importantly, how to feel more
comfortable with who you are and who you are with." The site includes books, a
newsletter, lots of links and cool articles for teens and their parents.
Teen Matters
From the South Carolina Department of Mental Health
"You are going to find some serious information here - matters
that matter to teens - some of it may apply to you or to someone you know, or
maybe even someone you love."
Sex and Sexuality
Services for Pregnant and Parenting Adolescents
from the Baltimore County Health Department
Did you know...
- Everyday in Maryland, 20 teens give birth
- In 2000, there were 7,370 births to mothers under the age of 20 and 90%
were not married
- 4 out of 5 young women, who have intercourse without using birth control,
will become pregnant during the first year of sexual activity
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Chastity Call
The purpose of this
website is to teach Chastity from the real life examples of young men and women
who have chosen chastity.
Free to Be Me!
Help, support and alternatives for youth and teens who are or
wonder if they are gay or lesbian.
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Health Clinics
Free Health Clinics in Baltimore County that you can go to on your own.
They're confidential, safe, and free! |
I Wanna Know
"The purpose of this
site is to provide a safe and educational place for teenagers to learn about
sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and their sexual health. Answers to your
questions about teen sexual health and STD prevention." Includes sections on
Puberty, 'Sex on the Brain', and 'Basic Info Fast' and real-time chat.
!Out Proud!
The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth has
Resources for gay teens and educators including information about brochures,
books, and other web sites.
Sex Etc.
A teen-produced online newsletter and web site that answers
questions from teens. Talks about love, sex, abstinence, contraception, AIDS,
STDs, drugs and drinking, violence and health topics.
Teen Heatlh.org
This site includes health information for
teens. The site is created and sponsored by the Nemours Center for Children's
Health Media whose goal is to present "high-impact educational projects that
positively affect the health of children."
Teen Pregnancy.org
The goal of the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is to
reduce the rate of teen pregnancy by one-third between 2006 and 2015. This
page lists statistics and resources for the state of Maryland.
Youth Guardian Services
is a youth-run, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides support services
on the Internet to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning, and
straight supportive youth. At this time the organization operates solely on
private donations from individuals.
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