Healthy Lifestyles

whatever a young teen needs to know
"What's the big deal about drugs? All my friends do them, and they don't seem that bad."

-Drew, 15
 Drugs
"I'm a little over-weight, and I want to start doing something to lose weight. What are some good activites that won't harm my body, but will still help me lose weight?"

-Mary,13
"I've tried drinking and I really liked it. Why does everyone think it's so bad?"

-Kevin, 14
"My friends are pressuring me to do all kinds of things that I know are bad for me, but I don't want to say no to them because they will make fun of me. Is it okay just to go along with it?"

-Billy, 14
"My parents are going through a divorce, and I feel like it's all my fault. I wish they would stop arguing. What can I do?"

-Joey, 12

Running is a great way to get fit!
"I don't really get why everyone says that anorexia and bulimia are so bad. I mean, it seems like a really easy way to lose weight."

-Taylor, 14
"My parents always tell me not to smoke, but it looks cool when other people do it. Why shouldn't I smoke too?"

-Diana, 13
"I'm doing terrible in school. Everyone thinks I'm just slacking, but I'm trying my hardest. I just don't seem to learn as fast as everyone else. What's wrong with me?"

-Tim, 12
"I have acne, but my parents say that I don't need to go to a dermatologist becasue it's not that bad. I really hate it. How can I get rid of my zits?"

-Sarah, 13