Dying to play ball

Article Abstract:

The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that at least 500,000 American teenagers use or have used performance-enhancing drugs, a troubling trend as teens are less likely to consider the physiological and psychological dangers of steroid use. The case of seventeen-year-old Taylor Hooton who committed suicide, is described.

Surveys, Drugs and youth, Juvenile drug abuse

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Here's my story

Article Abstract:

Many teenagers have experienced verbal and emotional abuse in romantic relationships. Usually girls are the victims of dating violence. Eliza Johnson who is a victim of such dating violence talks about her boyfriend who used to hit her.

Psychological abuse, Romantic love

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In a new light

Article Abstract:

Rarely parents find out what teenagers know, and how they think, which can ultimately trouble the parent. A touching story about a mother who gets her first glimpse of the man her teenaged son was growing up to be, is presented.

Personal narratives, Adolescent behaviour, Adolescent behavior

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