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… Alcohol and Drug Use On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Using alcohol and other drugs can affect your health, work, school, and relationships. It can change how well you make … Drinking and Your Health Anxiety Depression Depression in Children and Teens Feeling Depressed Mind-Body Wellness …
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… a psychiatrist. Finding signs of substance use at an early age is important. That's because early substance use may: … to find their identity, build relationships, and do well in school. How to recognize and deal with teen substance use … Examples include: Decreased attendance and performance at school. Loss of interest in school, sports, or other …
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… Alcohol Effects on a Fetus On this page: What … gets more obvious by age 2 or 3 years. Growth problems. Children who were exposed to alcohol before they were born … learning problems, may not be noticed until the child is in school. Sometimes the doctor can find severe problems before …
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… Burns and Electric Shock On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Scald burns from hot liquids are the most common burns to children and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused … shock, or smoke inhalation How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 to 50 years 12 to 50 years 51 …
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… Sherri's Story: Medicines Do Work On this page: Sherri's story Sherri's story In raising three teenagers, Sherri juggles the usual whirlwind of school, sports, friends, and family commitments. She also … three teenagers, Sherri juggles the usual whirlwind of school, sports, friends, and family commitments. She also …
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… Medical Checkups for Adolescents On this page: Overview Overview During your … to communicate quickly. They may also feel anonymous. But children need to understand the dangers of giving out … Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Health …
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… Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore On this page: Overview Overview Preschool children are driven to explore their world. This curiosity …
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… Alcohol and Your Health On this page: How can you … if you drink during pregnancy. Lead to problems at work, school, or home. Increase the risk of car crashes and … schoolwork. Parents can play a key part in teaching their children how to drink safely and responsibly. Talk about the …
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… Teen Balance Responsibilities and Set Priorities On this page: Overview Overview Teens may start working during the high school years, often starting with a summer job. Work experience can …
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… Growth Modification for Malocclusion On this page: Treatment Overview Treatment … of the first phase of two-stage orthodontic treatment of children with malocclusion (poor bite). Growth modification … finished with orthodontic treatment before they start high school. Children are often more co-operative than teens when …
