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a collection of resources about issues, problems and lifestyles that impact
on young people in today's society.
Differently Abled
A Basic Dictionary of American Sign Language. The objective of this dictionary is to help those interested in learning American Sign Language. It contains both animated and text definitions.
World Around You. This is a magazine for hearing-impaired teens.
Advice and Counselling
Childline. ChildLine is a proactive response to the needs of children and young persons. It is a free, confidential telephone hotline for children and young persons in trouble or danger or who simply need someone to talk to. ChildLine will take calls from anywhere in Trinidad and Tobago.
Families in Action. This is a Trinidad and Tobago organisation that provides a variety of support and outreach services to the community including substance abuse support group sessions, counselling services for individuals and families, Employee Assistance Programmes, Parenting Programmes and Peer Counselling Programmes to teenagers and young adults.
Warning Signs: How to Deal with Violence. This site was produced by the American Psychological Association to promote anger management and nonviolent problem solving among teens. It addresses reasons for violence, how to deal with someone who is violent and ways to manage your own potential for violence.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
A Guide for Teens: Does Your Friend Have a Drug or Alcohol Problem? This brochure was developed to assist you in identifying the signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol abuse in people.
National Institute on Drug Ause: Information for Students. This page includes research information about the effects of drug abuse on the brain and interactive activities to help you learn more about various drugs and how they affect the way in which your brain works.
Anabolic Steroid Use. Find out about the different risks associated with steroid use for both men and women, and connect to research about steroid use and abuse.
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