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Health & Human Development: Year 8 PSD

Drugs & Alcohol

Contraception & STIs

 

306.7 MOR

Vol. 281

612.6 LLE

Personal Health 305.235 BAI

Better Health Channel

Alcohol - teenagers - Better Health Channel
Alcohol or 'booze' is widely used by teenagers. Binge drinking, drink driving and unsafe sex can all result from the misuse of alcohol. Alcohol is responsible for most drug-related deaths in the teenage population.

Teenage health - Better Health Channel
Health issues that young people can be confronted with include negotiating safer sex and making choices about alcohol, tobacco and illegal drug use. Young men are more likely than young women to drink alcohol and take other drugs and are at greater risk of suicide. A negative body image can lead to health problems in young people, including crash dieting, eating disorders and obesity.

Drugs - teenagers - Better Health Channel
Young people try drugs for many reasons including relaxation, socialising, curiosity or peer pressure. Alcohol, tobacco and cannabis are the most commonly used drugs by teenagers. Around one in five teenagers have tried cannabis at least once. Parents can reduce the risk of drugs for their children with some strategies.

Partying safely - tips for teenagers - Better Health Channel
Partying is fun for people of all ages. Teenagers in particular like to party, which could include clubbing, attending a concert or festival, having a party at home or going to a party at a friend's house. Following a few tips and suggestions will help you stay safe when you're out having a good time.

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