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SAFETY

Avoiding the peer pressures of drugs, alcohol, and smoking is tough. As cool as it may be to want to do these things, your health will pay for it. Get all the information about how to deal with these issues as well as information on bicycle helmet safety, online safety, water safety and much more.

JUST COMMON SENSE

Are You A Working Teen_
Every year about 70 teens die from work injuries in the United States. Another 70,000 get hurt badly enough that they go to a hospital emergency room.  Find out here what you should know about safety and health on the job.
Bicycle Helmets for Children
We all know how important it is for you kids to wear helmets to prevent serious head injury. Simply click here and find all the information you need to ride a bicycle safely. 
Bike Safety
Did you know wearing a helmet when riding your bike can help reduce the chance of serious brain injury by 88 percent_ Learn more about what you can do to ride your bike safely from our friends at the CDC.
Common Sense About Guns and Kids
Common Sense About Kids and Guns is a public education organization dedicated to providing all adults with the necessary information to empower them to protect their children. We believe you should know how to empower yourself too...
Cool the Burn
Have you ever put your hand on a hot stove and burnt it_ It really hurts. Imagine how difficult it must be for kids who suffer even bigger burns than that. Here you can learn what happens when you burn your skin and how doctors can help heal you.
FBI: Child Abduction
Even though child abduction is very, very, very rare it is still a good idea to be prepared.  Learn how to stay safe and avoid dangerous situations.  Remember, knowledge is power.  The more you know about protecting yourself, the safer you'll be.
FBI: Safety on the Internet
Just because you're cruising the net in comfort at your own home, doesn't mean that the Internet is totally safe.  You have to watch out for strangers on-line and in person.  Get the facts before you surf!
FDA Kids
Did you know that the FDA does everything from making sure that our food is safe to making sure our medicines work safely and properly. Learn about all the interesting things that the FDA does to help keep people, and animals safe.
FEMA for kids
Floods, wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and winter storms are natural disasters that happen in the United States. FEMA -- helps people who have been in a natural disaster.
Fire Administration Kids Page
The USFA has put together this safety information resource for you to learn how to prepare to keep your self safe in the event of a fire and what to do if you are involved in one. Fire spreads quickly, click here for the quickest way to learn about fires
For Kids Only
This site is just for you! Here you can find out information on all kinds of different stuff.
Girl Power!
It is cool to be a girl! Check out this website. It is filled with information just for you!
HiPMag
Are you or one of your friends deaf_ This site is just for kids who have trouble hearing. Check it out!
HYPERZINE
Check out this site to learn about all kinds of important health tips for staying healthy and having fun!
It's My Future
No one can tell you for sure what your future holds. But you can definitely plan and prepare for success. Find out how at this cool and interactive web site.
Kid Safety on the Internet
We don't ever expect an emergency to happen. But in case one does, you'll know what to do to stay safe after checking out this web site just for kids.
Kidd Safety
Sometimes the stuff you buy can actually end up hurting you. Play the cool "memory" games in the "Kids Safety House" to learn how to prevent everyday stuff like hairdryers and rollerblades from hurting you.
KidsPeace
Sometimes being a kid is tough work, especially when you or your family is going through a crisis.  Meet other kids like you, chat, and learn more about how to deal with life when it throws you a curve ball.
Menacing Mosquitoes
Their bites do more than just hurt. If a mosquito is carrying a disease like malaria, one bite could mean that you end up sick. Go here to find out how to avoid these nasty little critters and the diseases they may be carrying.
An Ounce of Prevention: Keeps the Germs Away
Being sick does cost too much. Especially since there are some steps you can take to prevent getting sick in the first place. Scientists at the CDC have identified some simple things you can do to prevent getting infectious diseases.
Prove Them Wrong By Doing Something Right
Everyone loves to trash teenagers, right_ Maybe they don't realize that we do care. That we can make a difference. Get involved in crime prevention. Clean up parks. Teach younger kids. Start a school or neighborhood watch. And help make your community safer and better for everyone.
Safe Kids: Yello Dyno's Fun Way
Being a kids can be hard. Make sure you know how to protect yourself from strangers and avoid other situations that can get you into trouble.
Sass Kids
It's all fun and games at the Sass Kids link where you can learn about keeping yourself safe from our Canadian neighbors...and actually enjoy it!
Street Smarts
This site teaches you how to protect yourself, your home, and your family. Learn the basics of street smarts, and what to do if someone tries to rob you.
Taryn's World
This is a site for special kids. Sometimes kid's bodies don't work right. Here you can find out why and how this happens. Although these kids may be different in some ways, in lots of other ways they're just like you.
Vince and Larry's Safety City
Staying safe is really important for kids. Even though you don't drive yet, its important to know about staying safe on the road. You can also learn how to make your school safer for you and all your friends.
Web Wise Kids
By revealing the potential dangers that exist on the information superhighway, we can decrease the power of those who would misuse the internet for their own purposes. By making you  AWARE of the potential danger, we significantly decrease the power of the predator.

AVOIDING DRUGS, SMOKING, AND ALCOHOL

Alcoholics Anonymous-How to tell when drinking is becoming a problem
Alcoholism is a serious disease that can affect all htmlects of your life. 
It can hit anyone. Young, old. Rich, poor. Black, white. And it doesn't matter how long you've been drinking or what you've been drinking. It's what drinking does to you that counts.
AOA Smoking and Youth
Don't underestimate the health risks of smoking. Instead find out why
smoking is an increasing problem among America's youth.
Ask Boyz II Men
If anybody knows about being cool, its Boyz II Men. They are cool enough to know that smoking IS NOT COOL. Read what they have to say about staying healthy and download cool posters of the group too!
Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids
Tobacco companies are very sneaky, especially when it comes to advertising their products and trying to get kids to smoke. Check this site for important information on avoiding the hype.
Children of Alcoholics/Children of Substance Abusers
Do you think your mom or dad has an alcohol or substance abuse problem_ Is it making life just too hard to deal with_ Need help to cope with this problem_ COA/COSA can help...
Drugs
Drugs can interfere with just about every step in the work of neurotransmitters. They can damage your intellectual property by blocking nerve impulses and prevent neurotransmitters from getting where they are supposed to be. Check out this site on drug interference for more information.
The Effects of Drugs on Neurotransmitter
This site offers information on the effects of drugs on neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, acetylcholine and glutamate.
Ecstasy
With ecstasy use on the rise as the designer drug of choice among teens today, you should know the health risk of taking the drug.
Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Lung Development
In this activity, you will collect and analyze scientific data from an experiment performed by scientists at the Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center. You will learn the steps of a scientific experiment, how to use morphometry to collect three-dimensional data, and how to interpret your data.
Facts You Should Know About Smoking
Get your facts straight: most kids DON'T smoke. Find out what other kids and teens like yourself think about smoking.
Feel Better and Stay Safe
Remember: you are not the only kid in the world who has this trouble.  Most people keep alcoholism and drug abuse a secret, but the fact is, there are millions of kids with parents just like yours.  They go to your school, live in your neighborhood, and are on your teams and in your clubs...
Get It Straight!
GET IT STRAIGHT! THE FACTS ABOUT DRUGS is to help you realize that using drugs is not the way to go. The book will also be helpful as a research tool for your school assignments, as something fun to read, and also as something to share with your friends. You should feel free to write in the book too. Wow! You get to read the book and contribute to it.
Great American Smokeout
This interactive site has fun games that will help you stay smoke free. Come on, your lungs are depending on you.
Mind Over Matter-Hallucinogens
Learn about the brain's response to drugs referred to as hallucinogens from Sara Bellum, and expert from the National Institute on Drug Abuse
Mind Over Matter-Inhalants
We breath inhalants in the air daily involuntarily. Some people like to inhale these toxic chemicals on purpose and here you will discover how your brain responds when people do this.
Mind Over Matter-Marijuana
Getting "high" isn't cool. Find out how marijuana can affect you and your brain as well as other insightful information about this dangerous drug
Mind Over Matter-Nicotine
You've heard how bad nicotine, the addicting ingredient in cigarettes and chewing tobacco, is. Now learn how nicotine stimulates the feeling of pleasure in your brain that prevents people from quitting this gruesome habit.
Mind Over Matter-Opiates
Heard of heroin, morphine, or codeine_ These drugs fall into the category of opiates which can produce the feeling of pleasure and calm sleepiness. If your brain becomes addicted...uh oh...you have an addiction problem.
Mind Over Matter-Steroids
A male sex hormone found in both men and women (in smaller amounts in woman), this artificial form of male hormone can cause serious illness and changes in the brain that can affect muscle growth and your mood.
Mind Over Matter-Stimulants
Drink a soda-does it have caffeine_ You just drank a stimulant. But caffeine is a mild stimulant. Learn about the really dangerous forms of stimulants which can have negative consequences on you overall health.
Office of National Drug Control Policy Kid's Page
If you know somebody who needs help because of drugs, find out how to talk to them about their problems and get them in touch with problem solvers.
Pick A Brain
Ever wonder exactly what happens to your brain when you use drugs and alcohol_ Well, here you can find out exactly how and why you can lose brain cells if you make the mistake of getting mixed up with the wrong stuff.
Project Know
This site has everything you need to know about drugs and alcohol, including how to help people you know who may have a problem.
Smoke-Free Kids and Soccer
Staying smoke free is important for your health. Instead, spend your time getting involved in fun sports like soccer. Learn more at this fun website, where you can download "screensavers" for your computer and get posters.
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
In the midst of a battle over tobacco, nicotine and smoking, scientists have found striking evidence that heroin, cocaine and nicotine affect the same part of the brain.
Smoke Screeners
If you think smoking is glamorous, think again. After watching this, you will think twice about smoking...

Smoking

You know that smoking kills. This is the main reason to quit. But there are so many other health reasons to avoid smoking. Click here and find out what they are.

What are the Effects of Alcohol on the Brain_

The product of the oldest chemical reaction studied by man, alcohol, continues to challenge researchers. Since the original work on alcohol's neurological effects in the early 20th century, new theories have regularly emerged. Find out what we researchers have learned.

What's Your Poison_

So what's your poison_ A beer after a hard day_ A soothing smoke_ A morning cuppa_ You may not give it a second thought - but they are all drugs! This site takes the "poisons" nicotine, caffeine, marijuana, alcohol and ecstasy and looks at their origins, uses and effects.