"My life was out of control." (real life story of a teenager with obsessive-compulsive disorder)

Article Abstract:

A 17-year-old teenage girl relates her difficulties with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD caused her to be afraid of the sound of a car starting and to be very particular with the arrangement of her things. OCD made her difficult to make friends and made her anxious and frustrated.

Psychological aspects, Teenage girls, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Obsessive compulsive disorder

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16 and pregnant

Article Abstract:

Being pregnant at 16 forces a girl to make the toughest choices. She quits school, moves away from home and, finally, gives up her baby for adoption. She wants teenagers to realize the implications of sex and how important it is to have a confidant.

Statistics, Teenage pregnancy, Teenage mothers

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"I was busted for POT!" (story of a teenage girl)

Article Abstract:

A 17-year-old girl talks about getting caught by the police for possession of marijuana. She mentions the terror of being questioned and how the experience taught her about the consequences of taking drugs.

Teenagers, Youth, Drugs and youth, Juvenile drug abuse

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