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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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Free condoms in the Triad: Click here for locations

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.