We have provided you with these web sites so that you will have access to safe and reliable sources to obtain adolescent related information.
Not all your doctors, or your parents, will necessarily agree with every aspect of information that you find in these sites.
Whenever possible, we encourage you to make an effort to engage in an open discussion with your parents regarding any of the topics that come up in you search.
If you have questions, or concerns, you should also feel free to speak to your doctor.
We Recommend the following books :
- "The "What's Happening to My Body" Book for Boys, Revised Third Edition" Lynda Madaras; Paperback
- "The "What's Happening to My Body" Book for Girls, Revised Third Edition" Lynda Madaras; Pareback
- "My Body, My Self for Boys, Revised Third Edition" Lynda Madaras
- "The "What's Happening to My Body" Book for Girls, Revised Third Edition" Lynda Madaras; Paperback
TEENAGERS
Information about adolescent specific topics can be obtained by clicking on the following links:
RESOURCES
The following are recommended web sites:
- Teen Health from Nemours
- The Bacchus Network
- Planned Parenthood
- American Social Health Association
- Stress Management
- College Life
- Teen Health
Local Planned Parenthood Clinics
CANOGA PARK:
21001 Sherman Way
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(800) 576-5544
ppfa.org
THOUSAND OAKS:
1200 West Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
(888) 898-3806
ppfa.org
Map to local Planned Parenthood Clinics
Clinics
SUBSTANCE ABUSE INFORMATION
- Partnership for a Drug-Free America
- American Council for Drug Education
- Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Tarzana Treatment Center
- Malibu Horizon Treatment Center 877-338-6964
- Visions Adolescent Treatment 818-889-3665
- Meridian Youth Treament Center 818-914-6283
- Insight (Sherman Oaks) 800-599-8820
- Home Drug Testing