Investigates the ill effects of marijuana use on the human body and mind and discusses where marijuana stands legally in the United States.
Presents a brief history of painkillers, discussing common prescription analgesics, how to recognize if someone is addicted to painkillers, and the damaging effect they can have on the body.
Overview: People with ADHD-attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder-can be helped by medications such as Ritalin"!and Adderall"! Alternatively, other young adults are abusing these same drugs to their own detriment. Discover the true consequences of ADHD medication abuse, includ…
Describes the downside and risks of abusing alcohol and tobacco and the many health risks associated with these drugs.
Explains about alcohol and tobacco, the downside of alcohol and tobacco use, effects on the body, why people become addicted, dangers and legal consequences, and more.
"Anger is an emotional response to something that threatens your well-being in some way. Too much anger can damage your body. It can hurt your relationships with others, and it can make you unhappy and miserable. But anger can also be a powerful source of energy that pushes you …
Stress is a normal and natural part of life. We all experience it. When we do, we often speak of feeling tense, as though we can t relax. We feel nervous. We may get upset easily. Life seems to be coming at us too fast. There s just too much of it! Our emotions feel overwhelmed.…
Discover how to cope with life s surprises. Some people like to be surprised. They find it funny or exciting or simply interesting. They may seek out experiences where they re likely to encounter the unexpected. Other people, however, are uncomfortable with surprise. It may make…
Let your emotions teach you something new about yourself. Our emotions are the feelings inside our minds that come and go. Sometimes we feel happy, and sometimes we feel sad; sometimes we feel angry, sometimes we re scared, and sometimes we re bored. Positive emotions like joy a…
"Anger is an emotional response to something that threatens your well-being in some way. Too much anger can damage your body. It can hurt your relationships with others, and it can make you unhappy and miserable. But anger can also be a powerful source of energy that pushes you …
Stress is a normal and natural part of life. We all experience it. When we do, we often speak of feeling tense, as though we can t relax. We feel nervous. We may get upset easily. Life seems to be coming at us too fast. There s just too much of it! Our emotions feel overwhelmed.…
"Whether we're drinking a glass of milk, eating a grilled cheese sandwich, or enjoying a yogurt, most of us eat a lot of dairy. But why is having dairy foods every day an important part of a balanced diet? Discover the story that lies behind each glass of milk and slice of chees…
"From bread to pasta to cereal, most of us eat a lot of grains. But why is eating food from the grain food group so important? Find out more about grains and how they keep your body healthy. Discover where grains come from and how they get from farms to factories, from stores to…