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Taking Charge of My Mind and Body: A Girls' Guide to Outsmarting Alcohol, Drugs, Smoking, and Eating Problems
Taking Charge of My Mind and Body A Girls' Guide to Outsmarting Alcohol Drugs Smoking and Eating Problems Author:Gladys Folkers, Jeanne Engelmann Taking Charge of My Mind & Body gives you the power to make good choices. — * First-person stories, tips, and quotes from girls who have been there. (They know what it's like to be hooked, sick, and scared--and what it takes to get healthy again). — * The latest facts about alcohol, drugs, smoking and eating problems. — * A checklist of trouble sig... more »ns to try out on you and your friends.
* The risk factors that make it hard to stay straight.
* Myths and reality checks about drugs, alcohol, smoking, and food.
* The signs of anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating. (What to watch out for--and what to do.)
* Strategies for building skills that can help you take charge of your life, safeguard your future, and reach your goals.
?Up-to-date resources--hotlines, organization, and Web sites--you can turn to for information and support.
Gladys Folkers, MA is a psychotherapist and educator who counsels adolescents and facilitates support groups for girls.
Jeanne Engelmann is an author specializing in topics including chemical dependency and adolescence.« less