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Study: Teen Girls Need To Keep Exercising

Study: Teen Girls Need To Keep Exercising

Girls often become much less physically active during their teen years, but that's just when they should move into high gear if they want to control their weight, a new study reveals.

Ford To Offer System That Limits Teenage Driving

Ford To Offer System That Limits Teenage Driving

Ford Motor Company is introducing a new feature that will let parents program their children's keys.


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Feel & Look Good
  
The Talk
· Acne - What causes it and how can I treat it?
· Body Image/Self-Esteem - Feel better about you.
· Eating Disorders - A general guide for teens.
· Exercise - How much I need and how to fit it in.
· Food Facts - How much & what kind do I need?
· Sleep - How much I need & how I can get more?
· Weight Issues - Am I a healthy weight?
 
· Abstinence - What it is and how it works
· Bad Birth Control Methods- These DON'T work.
· Birth Control Methods - How well do they work?
· Emergency Contraception - What is it?
· First Gynecological Exam - What to expect
· Is it an STD/STI? - Symptoms in men
· Is it an STD/STI? - Symptoms in women
Deal With It
  
Bad Habits
· Balancing Stress - Avoid stress overload.
· Deal with Divorce/Separation: A guide for teens
· Feelin’ Frazzled - Keep cool, calm & collected.
· R U Stressed? - Signs of stress
· Save Time & Stress - 5 Ways to Beat the Clock
· Your Body - Living with a healthy body image
 
· Alcohol - Facts about alcohol.
· Cutting - Understanding self-injury
· Ecstasy - The hype and the reality
· Hallucinogens - What you should know
· Marijuana - What it is, how it's used, & effects
· Prescription Drugs - Misuse & abuse
Who Am I?
  
· Homosexuality - Am I gay?
· Personal Strengths - What makes you you?
· Uniqueness - Show your differences
   
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LOCAL Responsible Sexual Behavior Resources
Free HIV Testing from the Triad Health Project
  • Greensboro - Every Monday (except holidays) from 5pm to 7pm at 801 Summit Ave. Call 336.275.1654
  • High Point - 2nd Thursday of every month from 5pm to 7pm at 620 English Rd. Call 336.884.4116

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Planned Parenthood Locations
  • Greensboro Health Center, 1704 Battleground Ave. 373-0678 (MAP, EMAIL)
  • Winston-Salem Health Center, 3000 Maplewood Ave. 800-273-2980 or 768-2980 (MAP, EMAIL)
LOCAL Bad Habit Resources

24-hour HelpLine - Call 832-9700 or 1-800-711-2635
Adolescent Substance Abuse Program - Call 333-6853
Alcohol & Drug Services

  • Greensboro - 812-8645
  • High Point - 882-2125
  • Burlington - 532-0500
  • Yanceyville - 694-4333
  • Asheboro - 633-7257
  • Reidsville - 349-4336
Tobacco Use Prevention Coalition of Guilford County
Family Service of the Piedmont offers an Adolescent Substance Abuse Program, and takes referrals from parents and teens. Click here to get help for substance abuse.