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Your Body
Abuse
ChildHelp USA – www.childhelpusa.org
Assists any child or teen with any problem, including, but not limited to: running away, physical abuse, sexual abuse. Referrals for children and teens, as well as adults. Available 24 hours per day. Call their 24-hour hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD.
RAINN – www.rainn.org
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the national Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. This website provides information on counseling and what to do if you are sexually assaulted.
Bursting the Bubble – www.burstingthebubble.com
A website about abusive families, with checklists and quizzes about warning signs of abuse, and information on getting help for yourself or a friend.
Abuse – www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/families/family_abuse.html
Explains how to recognize symptoms of abuse, identifies long-term effects, and tells where to get help.
Drugs, Alcohol and Addiction
Al-Anon/Alateen – www.al-anon.alateen.org
Al-Anon is a group whose purpose is to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Alateen is a recovery program for young people with drinking problems.
Drughelp.org – www.drughelp.org
DrugHelp is a private, non-profit information and referral network providing information on specific drugs and treatment options, and referrals to public and private treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups and crisis centers throughout the United States.
NIDA for Teens – teens.drugabuse.gov
A section of the national Institute on Drug Abuse website, specifically for teens. Look here for scientific information about different drugs and their effects on the body.
Until it Sleeps – library.thinkquest.org/C005038/frames.htm?tqskip1=1
A teen-designed website with information about many different types of drugs and the warning signs of addiction.
Freevibe – www.freevibe.com
A website with information about drugs and how to help friends with drug and alcohol abuse.
Does Your Friend Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem? – www.health.org/govpubs/phd688/
A brochure for teens about recognizing the signs of addiction and helping a friend get help.
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association – www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=292
This is a link for students who want to learn more about eating disorders, with information about being a critical media watcher, and eating well and feeling good about yourself.
Overeaters Anonymous – www.oa.org
A 12-step program for compulsive overeaters.
Eating Disorders: Facts for Teens – familydoctor.org/handouts/277.html
An information sheet about the warning signs of eating disorders, with links to helpful resources.
Mirror, Mirror – www.mirror-mirror.org/eatdis.htm
Strong, supportive site provides information to encourage the recovery of those suffering from eating disorders. Check out their links page for lots of personal stories of those coping with an eating disorder.
Exercise and Nutrition
Bodies in Motion, Minds at Rest – http://library.thinkquest.org/12153
This website focuses on both mental and physical aspects of teen health. You will find plenty of information on diet and exercise, substance abuse, stress, skin care, and more.
FITTeen – http://www.fitteen.com
This complete fitness website has information on diet, exercise, proper nutrition, supplements, vegetarian needs, and everything else to do with keeping your body fit and healthy – all geared to teens.
Nutrition on the Web – library.thinkquest.org/10991
A site created especially for teens with information about your nutritional and fitness needs. There are interactive sections where you can learn about your RDA (Recommended Daily Allowances) or chat with other teens. The site includes English, Spanish, and German versions.
Vegetarian Nutrition for Teens – www.vrg.org/nutrition/teennutrition.htm
A site from the Vegetarian Resource Group about making good choices on a vegetarian diet.
Teen Vegans – www.vegansociety.com/html/people/lifestyle/families/kids_zone/teen_vegan
The hows and whys of a vegan lifestyle for teens.
Self_injury
Self-Injury: A Struggle – www.self-injury.net
Award-winning website run by a self-injuring teen - with links to help resources.
Healing Touch – www.healthyplace.com/Communities/Self_injury/healingtouch/index.html
Information on self-injury, self-help information, an help for family/friends. personal stories, poetry/lyrics. bulletin board, and mailing lists.
S.I.A.R.I.: Self-Injury & Related Issues – www.siari.co.uk
Keeping you posted on the latest news, research, links & books on self-injury and related issues.
Sexuality
It's Your Sex Life – www.itsyoursexlife.com
A guide to safe and responsible sex, with information on HIV/STDs, pregnancy and contraception, and communication.
Sex, Etc. – sexetc.rutgers.edu/index.php
Website by teens for teens, that provides balanced and medically accurate information about all areas of sexuality.
Youth Resource – www.youthresource.com
A website with a lot of information on reproductive issues and sexual health, with special sections for gay, lesbian, and bi-sexual teens. Run by Advocates for Youth.
I Wanna Know – www.iwannaknow.org
Information on STDs and teen sexual health.
Teenwire – www.teenwire.com/index.asp
Sexuality and relationship information from Planned Parenthood.
Tattoos, Piercing and Body Modification
Choosing a Piercer – www.safepiercing.org/choosePiercer.html
Information about choosing a piercer from the Association of Professional Piercers.
Before You Get a Tattoo – teenadvice.about.com/cs/advicemedical/bb/bltattoos.htm
From the Teen Advice section of about.com - information about talking to parents, choosing a tattoo artist, and health and safety issues regarding tattooing. Includes a fun quiz Should You Get a Tattoo?
Plastic Surgery for Teens – kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/body_image/plastic_surgery.html
From kidshealthy.org, an information sheet about the types of plastic surgery teens sometimes have, and the benefits and drawbacks of plastic surgery.
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