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Health

General health information
Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
Birth control, teen pregnancy, sexual health, and healthy relationships
Body image and eating disorders
Body modification (tattoos, piercings, etc.)
Exercise, food and nutrition
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender

General health information

Teens Health: http://www.teenshealth.org/

"TeensHealth was created for teens looking for honest, accurate information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up."
Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers: http://0-www.teenhealthandwellness.com.catalog.multcolib.org/

"Teen Health and Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers is a comprehensive database that allows teens (and those who care about teens) to research health-related issues important to their well-being. It's both a research/report tool and a self-help resource."

Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs

LifeWorks NW: http://www.lifeworksnw.org/

"LifeWorks NW is a leading non-profit, community-based mental health and addiction service agency. Children, families and adults are offered a range of prevention and treatment services from our experienced and compassionate staff -- from physicians to social service providers."
Multnomah County Library Homework Center: Social Issues: Drugs and Drug Abuse: http://www.multcolib.org/homework/sochc.html#drugs
Multnomah County Library Homework Center: Social Issues: Tobacco: http://www.multcolib.org/homework/sochc2.html#tobacco

Birth control, teen pregnancy, sexual health and healthy relationships

Alan Guttmacher Institute: http://www.agi-usa.org/

This is the site to visit if you're doing a report about birth control, especially teens' access to it.
Backline: http://www.yourbackline.org/

Backline is dedicated to addressing the broad range of experiences and emotions surrounding pregnancy, parenting, adoption and abortion. We provide a forum in which women and their loved ones can engage in discussion that goes beyond political rhetoric. We are committed to addressing the individual and diverse realities within our communities. Our vision is of a society in which pregnancy options are discussed with openness, honesty, and the deepest respect for reproductive justice.
Know Sex PDX: http://www.knowsexpdx.com

"To make healthy choices, you need the right information. If you are not sexually active now, you can learn what you need to know to protect your health when you become sexually active." You can also use this site to find clinics in Multnomah County where you can get tested for sexually transmitted infections.
Love is Respect: National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline: http://www.loveisrespect.org/

Is your relationship healthy? Are you worried about a friend's relationship? Get information and resources and find out how to make a difference in your community.
My Sistahs: http://www.mysistahs.org

"My Sistahs is a website created by and for young women of color to provide information and offer support on sexual and reproductive health issues through information and advocacy."
OptionLine: http://www.pregnancycenters.org

Information and assistance for pregnant women from a pro-life perspective.
Scarleteen: http://www.scarleteen.com/

"Sex education for the real world."
Sex, Etc.: http://www.sexetc.org/

"Sex, Etc. is an award-winning national magazine and Web site on sexual health that is written by teens, for teens."
Stay Teen: http://www.stayteen.org

Teens talk about their reasons for avoiding pregnancy. From the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.
Planned Parenthood info for teens: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/teen-talk/

Find info about sex, sexuality, pregancy, relationships. Click "Find a Health Center" to find the Planned Parenthood clinic closest to you.
True Love Waits: http://www.truelovewaits.com

"True Love Waits is an international campaign designed to challenge students to remain sexually abstinent until marriage."

Body image and eating disorders

Body Image: http://www.edreferral.com/body_image.htm

Articles from the Eating Disorders Referral and Information Center.
Dying to be thin: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/thin/

Website companion to a PBS TV show about anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders.
Overeaters Anonymous: http://www.oa.org/

"Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive overeating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA."

Body modification (tattoos, piercings, permanent makeup, tanning, etc.)

Choosing a Piercer: http://www.safepiercing.org/piercing/choosing-a-piercer/

From the Association of Professional Piercers.
Product and Ingredient Safety: cosmetics, tattooing, etc.: http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/ProductandIngredientSafety/default.htm

From the Food and Drug Administration. Safety information about cosmetics, tanning products, henna, tattooing, nail products, and more.
Teens and Tattoos: http://teenadvice.about.com/od/healthwellness/tp/before_you_tattoo.htm

Things you need to know and/or find out before you get a tattoo.
Tattoo History Sourcebook: http://tattoos.com/jane/steve/index.htm

"An anthology of historical writings on tattooing."

Exercise, food and nutrition

Cool Nurse: http://www.coolnurse.com

Sexuality, stress, exercise, nutrition, and more...
Vegetarianism in a Nutshell: http://www.vrg.org/nutshell/nutshell.htm

Nutrition, recipes, FAQs, brochures, etc.

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender

Resources PDX: http://www.resourcespdx.org/

"A health directory for people exploring the gender spectrum, their loved ones, and service providers in the metropolitan area of Portland, Oregon, USA."
PDX Q Center: http://www.pdxqcenter.org/

"Connecting the spectrum of Portland's LGBTQ community." There are many events for queer youth and allies.
Safe Schools Coalition: http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org

This organization works to "reduce bias-based bullying and violence in schools."
Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center: http://www.smyrc.org/smyrcindex.html

"A safe place for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans youth under 24."