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Alcohol Dangers Go Beyond Drunk Driving
Sara Bellum
May 16, 2013
You’ve probably heard how deadly it is to drink and drive—or to get in the car with someone else who has been drinking. But the dangers of alcohol go beyond drunk driving. Read More »
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The Power of You(th)
May 14, 2013
Did you know that alcohol is the most commonly used drug by youth—more than all illegal drugs combined? AND that teen alcohol use kills more than 5,000 people each year? Read More »
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Getting Enough Sleep: The Impossible Dream?
May 09, 2013
Are you a “morning person”? If you’re a teen, the answer is probably no—but that doesn’t mean you’re lazy. It has to do with a brain hormone called melatonin. Read More »
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Music and a Positive Lifestyle: One Teen’s “Natural High”
May 07, 2013
What is Allura Garis’ Natural High? Music. Why? She enjoys how music brings people together. She also loves the passion that her favorite musicians bring to their performances. Read More »
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If You’re Under Age 21, Drinking Is Always Illegal
May 02, 2013
You’re going to an after-prom party, and your parents ask if the host’s parents will be there. You may say, “yes,” and it may be true, but you also secretly may know that they will allow underage guests to drink alcohol. You think this is okay, because, after all, an adult is there. Read More »
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“Glee” Star Continues Path to Recovery From Drug Addiction
April 30, 2013
Recovery from addiction doesn’t mean completing a rehabilitation program and then you are cured. Addiction is a brain disease that requires commitment and effort every single day to stay off drugs. It can also mean more than one round of treatment—and usually does. Read More »
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