Acne (say: ak-nee) — also known as pimples or zits — is a totally normal part of growing up. Kids get acne because of changes that occur during puberty, the time when kids’ bodies begin the many changes that turn them into adults. When you got your first pimple, you probably ran to ask your… Continue reading
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How to help to your child
Know about 4 diseases that could affect your son or daughter. Then learn how to help protect against them. It’s that time of year again. And since it’s likely that your child will be visiting his or her doctor before school starts, now’s the time to ask about how to help prevent diseases that could… Continue reading
Too much food in the teen years is not always healthy
Do you sometimes feel that your kids might eat you out of house and home? It can feel like that at times, especially during the teen years. They grab a handful of cookies here, a bag of chips there, and finish last night’s leftovers in a flash. They’re growing like weeds, of course, so you… Continue reading
Only for teens: all about drugs – part three
Continued Ketamine Ketamine hydrochloride is a quick-acting anesthetic that is legally used in both humans (as a sedative for minor surgery) and animals (as a tranquilizer). At high doses, it causes intoxication and hallucinations similar to LSD. Street Names: K, Special K, vitamin K, bump, cat Valium How It’s Used: Ketamine usually comes in powder… Continue reading
Only for teens: all about drugs – part two
Continued Depressants Depressants, such as tranquilizers and barbiturates, calm nerves and relax muscles. Many are legally available by prescription (such as Valium and Xanax) and are bright-colored capsules or tablets. Street Names: downers, goof balls, barbs, ludes How They’re Used: Depressants are swallowed. Effects & Dangers: When used as prescribed by a doctor and taken… Continue reading
Only for teens: all about drugs – part one
These days, drugs can be found everywhere, and it may seem like everyone’s doing them. Lots of people are tempted by the excitement or escape that drugs seem to offer. But learning the facts about drugs can help you see the risks of chasing this excitement or escape. Here’s what you need to know. The Deal… Continue reading
Your pressure is already teen
You’ve lived through 2 AM feedings, toddler temper tantrums, and the back-to-school blues. So why is the word “teenager” causing you so much anxiety? When you consider that the teen years are a period of intense growth, not only physically but morally and intellectually, it’s understandable that it’s a time of confusion and upheaval for… Continue reading