Substance Abuse/Addiction
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8 Signs Your Teen Is Fine
… jeopardize that future. 3. She doesn't date older boys. A survey conducted by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University in New York found that girls who had boyfriends more than two years older were much more likely to …
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Fighting Teen Abuse… abuse by a dating partner. Stalking and verbal abuse have been linked to many problems, including early sexual activity, substance abuse , even suicide attempts. The problem isn't confined to kids with poor self-esteem, notes Barrie Levy, author of What …
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Lifestyle Tips to Control Blood Sugar… on your blood glucose control. For people with diabetes who use insulin or medications that boost insulin production, drinking alcohol without food can actually decrease blood sugar levels. For others, it's difficult to drink in moderation, which can …
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Are These Painful Symptoms Normal?
… potassium to restore your electrolytes. Potassium-rich foods include raisins, bananas, apricots, and wheat germ. Drinking alcohol , often a cause of dehydration, can also lead to muscle cramps in some people. So practice moderation, or better yet …
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Alcohol and Diabetes
… arms and legs and increase the associated pain, burning, and tingling. Hypoglycemia: You risk low blood glucose when drinking alcohol , especially if you take oral diabetic medications or insulin. The liver will not release glucose until it breaks down …
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Working Safely… power lines. Take the time to anchor ladders so there is no possibility that they will tilt over. Avoid working after drinking alcohol or taking medications that make you drowsy. Always have at least one helper who can assist you if you get into a tight …
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Teens and Smoking… Feeling uptight Breaking up Boredom Parties Rewarding yourself Feeling of rebellion Friends or family smoking After eating or drinking alcohol Hunger A group called the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids has studied the smoking habits of teens across the nation …
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Ritalin: Pros and Cons… says that Ritalin doesn't lead to addiction. "Data from our research group has shown that Ritalin actually reduced substance abuse ," says Wilens. "Those who had been treated with this medication were abusing drugs less in middle adolescence than ADD …
