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Guidelines for Teens: Thinking About Sexuality: Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
As a teen, making considerations about sexual activity can be quite complicated. There are numerous issues to be aware of that have both physical and emotional implications. The article is well written and quite comprehensive.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research Based Guide (Third Edition)

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Institute on Drug Abuse created a guide on the principles of drug addiction treatment. That guide is available here online. It's meant to help individuals answer questions such as finding the most effective methods of...
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Spine Health: Lower Back Pain Health Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a list of ailments causing back and neck pain and their treatments. Treatments range from professional diagnosis to personal treatment. The lists of pains leads the user to articles on that topic.
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Pbs: Moyers on Addiction: Help and Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This link from PBS will connect you to a page listing organizations that service individuals with an addiction. Their telephone numbers and websites are provided. At the top of this page questions are answered regarding the diagnosis of...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Dehydration

For Students 9th - 10th
We all can usually tell when we need water, but sometimes we don't listen to our body as closely as we should. This article relates the dangers of dehydration and the importance of preventing it. Links to related articles are also provided.
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Kids Health: Sports and Exercise Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Injuries are inevitable in some sports, but they are preventable. Through the use of equipment and caution these injuries can be understood and avoided. Links to related sites are also available.
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Kids Health: Testicular Exams

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Kids Health relates well to teens. Having a doctor examine your body can sometimes be an uncomfortable and intrusive experience. These procedures however are extremely important in determining ones health status. This...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: West Nile Virus

For Students 9th - 10th
West Nile virus causes an infection that some people are more susceptible to than others. Learn more about this virus and what you can do to prevent it in this article. Links to related sites are also available.
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International Chiropractors Association

For Students 9th - 10th
The International Chiropractors Association has provided this site to provide an overview of what the profession and treatment involves. Includes information on legislation, news, finding a doctor, and more.
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WebMD

Web Md: Manual Therapy Eases Neck Pain, Cheaply

For Students 9th - 10th
It has been found that manual therapy, which is practiced by chiropractors, osteopaths, and physical therapists, can help patients recover faster and at less of an expense. Learn more about this valuable alternative and how it has proved...
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Spine Universe: A Heads Up on Posture

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains how good posture can be one of the best preventative measures one can take to avoid pain. The article shows diagrams of spines with proper posture and how it's never too late to help your spine.