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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Alcoholism

For Students 9th - 10th
This Mayo Clinic site explores what alcoholism is, what it does to the body, and how it can be treated. Content includes information on seeking medical advice, coping skills, and more.
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Al Anon: Alateen Teen Corner

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains basic information about this organization which assists adults and teens with alcohol related concerns. It includes 20 questions designed to help you decide whether or not you need Al-Anon, 20 questions designed to...
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Cirrhosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Intelihealth looks at the liver disease cirrhosis, which is often associated with acute alcoholism, and discusses its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the like.
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Downer Drugs: An Inside Guide to the Downside's Flipside

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the dangers of depressant drugs, or downers. This website provides simple information about side effects, risks, and problems associated with depressant use.
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Do It Now: Problem Drinking & Alcoholism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a pamphlet covering problem drinking and alcoholism.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Alcohol

For Students 9th - 10th
What is alcohol? Why do teens drink? Why shouldn't I drink? All of these questions and more are answered by the Family Doctor at KidsHealth.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Alcohol Withdrawal

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the effects of alcohol withdrawal, or "The changes the body goes through when a person suddenly stops drinking after prolonged and heavy alcohol use." This article is organized into several brief sections including: "Symptoms,"...
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Food Insight: Everything You Need to Know About Caffeine

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is information on caffeine originally published in pamphlet form. Read interesting information on the history of caffeine use and facts about how caffeine is linked to various health problems and conditions.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Alcohol When Enough Is Enough

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article provides a few major signs of alcohol abuse and states some of the common risk factors for alcohol abuse.