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Teen Lounge - Real Life
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Alcohol & Drugs |
| Alanon and Alateen |
National website for the family and friends of alcoholics. |
| freevibe |
This site will give you information on specific drugs, answer you drug-related questions, and give you the opportunity to speak out. |
| Partnership for a Drug Free America: Teens |
Read articles on subjects like ecstasy and drug treatment, and get advice on how to deal with a friend's drug use. |
| Science Behind Drug Abuse |
Facts about different drugs, quizzes on effects of drugs on your body, real person's accounts of their experiences with drugs, and answers to frequently asked questions by the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. |
| Trying to quit smoking? |
Provides information, support services, interactive tools and advice to those who are trying to kick the cigarette habit. |
| Driving |
| Pennsylvania Drivers Manual |
Full text. Online. Searchable. |
| Crossroads |
Stories of other young drivers and sample quizzes to test your driving knowledge. Links to PENNDOT and Driver and Vehicle Services. |
| Teen Driving |
A site full of tips for new drivers. Help for driving in bad weather, parallel parking and buying a new car can be found here. |
| Young Drivers |
Learn about getting your learner's permit, young driver laws, and take a quiz that contains sample questions from the driver's test. |
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Family |
| National Runaway Switchboard |
1-800-621-4000. You can call this number to get help if you've run away or are thinking of running away from home. They can also get a message to your parents if you're on the run. |
| National Safe Place |
No matter how bad it's gotten, you can find help. From shelters to fast food restaurants, this community collaboration will help you find the things you need. |
| Health |
| Teen Central |
Here is a great place for you to share your thoughts and concerns. It is a help-line site for teens, done by teens. |
| 4girls Health |
Developed by the Office on Women’s Health in the Department of Health and Human Services this site gives girls between the ages of 10 and 16 reliable, current health information. The site focuses on many topics that respond to adolescent girls’ health concerns such as diet, fitness, relationships, safety, stress reduction, and drug use. |
| Go Ask Alice! |
Go Ask Alice! is an interactive question and answer service from Healthwise, the Health Education division of Columbia University Health Services. Alice will answer questions each week about health, either yours or that of your friends. This includes questions about sexuality, sexual health, relationships, general health, fitness & nutrition, emotional well-being, and alcohol & other drugs. |
| Teens Health |
Wide range of information on physical and mental health - in nice easy to understand articles. |
| By Girls For Girls |
Get info on dating violence, healthy living, depression, media issues, and more on this site designed by girls. |
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Money |
| YoungBiz |
A collection of information written for people who have the entrepreneurial spirit - but are just starting out. From starting a business to basic investing with you babysitting bucks, they've got a bit of it all here. |
| Independent Means |
Specifically for women under 20 - this web site features loads of info on starting your own business, investing and making money, and finding an income of your own. |
| Consumer Education |
Enter the Consumer Jungle and find out about credit cards, car loans, living on your own and more. Consumer Jungle is sponsored by the Young Adult Consumer Education Trust (YACET), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing young adults with the life skills they need to become responsible, informed consumers. |
Last Updated: 17 July 2008
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