TeensHealth

1Prescription Drug Abuse
Why do people abuse prescription drugs? Some think that because a doctor prescribed them they must be stronger. Others believe they're safer and less addictive than street drugs. But there are many downsides to experimenting with prescription drugs.

2How Can I End a Prescription Drug Habit Safely?
Find out what the experts have to say.

3Abusar de los medicamentos de venta bajo receta
Algunas personas creen que los medicamentos con receta son más seguros y menos adictivos que las drogas ilegales. Pero los medicamentos con receta sólo son seguros para las personas a quienes le han sido recetados.

4Drugs & Alcohol
Smoking, drinking, and doing drugs can really affect people's lives. Is your life affected? Discover the truth in this section.

5Cold Sores (HSV-1)
Cold sores (also known as fever blisters) are pretty common and lots of people get them. So what causes them and what can you do?

6Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease doesn't just affect old people who eat too much while watching TV. Active, healthy teens can have GERD too.

7Expert Answers on. . .
Got a question? What do the experts have to say? Look here for answers to many of the questions teens ask us.

8Studying Abroad
Do you dream of traveling to cool places, meeting interesting people, and maybe picking up a language or two? Learn about the benefits of study abroad programs.

9Directory of English-Spanish Translations
This directory contains a list of all topics available in Spanish, organized alphabetically in English with links to both the Spanish and English articles.

10Complementary and Alternative Medicine
People used to consider practices like acupuncture or herbal medicine outside the mainstream. But today more doctors are open to trying them. Get the facts on alternative medicine.