Growing Up

Teen Growth
http://www.teengrowth.com
A lot of information on topics such as alcohol, drugs, emotions, health, family, friends, school, sex and sports. An appealing, fact-filled, and easy site to navigate that helps you make your own informed choice.

Familydoctor.org http://familydoctor.org/x5575.xml
A very credible source of information that is not overwhelming or preachy on a range of teen topics: common health conditions, staying healthy, eating problems, sexuality, and drugs & alcohol.

TeensHealth.org http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/
A well designed, and up-to-date site, written in a teen voice/story form, that provides honest, accurate information and advice about teen health, relationships, and growing up.

GirlsHealth.gov
http://www.4girls.gov
Especially for girls ages 10-16, this cool site provides reliable information on your body and health, and tips on handling relationships with family and friends, at school and at home.

Men's Health Center http://coolnurse.com/male_health.htm
Part of coolnurse.com, this site answers a lot of questions guys have with up-to-date information about their growth and development.

TeenHealthFX
http://www.teenhealthfx.com
Read about opinions and real situations of teens going through the same problems and questions as you have with your health, your relationships, your body and your sexuality.

Go Ask Alice! http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
Like a "Dear Alice" health question and answer Internet service that provides information and thoughtful perspectives to help readers make their own decisions on issues that teens are concerned about.

Sex & Sexuality

AVERT
http://www.avert.org/yngindx.htm
An easy to navigate site with an abundance of information for teens confused or concerned about sex, gay & lesbian questions, puberty, and HIV & AIDS.

Sex, Etc.
http://www.sxetc.org
A sexuality education newsletter and website that is written by teens for teens on teen sexual health issues.

Teenwire
http://www.teenwire.com
Planned Parenthood's site for teens that provides information about sexuality, health and relationships.

YouthResource
http://www.youthresource.com
Advocates for Youth site that offers support, community, resources, and peer-to-peer education about issues of concern to GLBT questioning young people.

OutProud - Be Yourself http://www.outproud.org
National Coalition for Gay, Les, Bi & Transgender Youth site that contains articles, news, book selections and an online mag for youth.

Substances

NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) http://www.nida.nih.gov/students.html
Provides science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and body to help teens be informed to make healthy decisions.

Freevibe (sponsored by Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign)
http://www.freevibe.com
Very teenage-geared, interactive website that gives all the facts (useful to save someone's life); teen stories about drug use; e-cards to send; quizzes and more.

Partnership for a Drug-Free America http://www.drugfree.org/Teen/
Read stories of teens in treatment, get information, and get expert advise & help.

I Quit! http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/how_to_quit/iquit/
What To Do When You're Sick of Smoking, Chewing, Or Dipping. Read or download the "I Quit" booklet.

Alcohol and Drug Information Teen Guide
http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/govpubs/phd688/
A guide produced by The Center for Health Communication of the Harvard School of Public Health.

The Cool Spot
http://www.thecoolspot.gov
Information on why cool teens don't drink, alcohol facts, and resisting peer pressure.

Alanon and Alateen
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org
National website for the family and friends of alcoholics.

Advice and Counseling

SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) http://www.save.org
Information on coping with loss of friends or loved ones, suicide prevention, depression signs and warnings, and how to get help.

Promotetruth.org
http://www.promotetruth.org
Provides support and information about sexual violence issues to teens: for victims, for family and friends of victims, or for anyone who wants to learn how to help.

Crisis Services Kids Helpline http://www.kidscrisis.com/
Well organized site arranged by crisis topic, providing information and help lines, ensuring a thorough range of help for each person.

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/teens.asp
Most links and articles are related to youth violence - bullying, suicide, guns, dating. Provides a Toll free number and e-mail.

National Eating Disorders Association http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Information for women, men, guys, and girls.

SmartGirl
http://www.smartgirl.org
A website for girls all about surveys. Read or write reviews on virtually anything, from books to body care, or talk about topics of interest with other girls on the web site's discussion boards.



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