Because some things just aren't what they seem.
It may seem like everyone is doing it, but the reality is
8 out of 10 Vermont Teens choose not to Smoke
8outof10.com
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Teens and pre-teens have a lot going on. Parents. Do I fit in? Grades, pressure to be cool, pressure to try tobacco, alcohol, drugs,and sex, body changes. Stress!
Take a minute and think about what causes you stress.
Stress is the way our bodies and minds react to life changes. Is all stress bad? No. There is good stress and bad stress, our thoughts determine if we experience good stress or bad stress.
Too much stress can have a negative affect on one's body, mind, and feelings.
Some Signs of Stress
Headaches
Stomachaches
Presperation
Anxiety
Unable to Study
Forgetfulness
Drop in school performance
Angry
Nightmares
Sad
Scared
Withdrawn
Ways to handle stress.
Laugh- watch a funny movie
Punch a pillow
Learn from your mistakes
Scream
Exercise
Talk to a trusted friend, or adult
Pray or read something inspirational
Get plenty of rest
Eat a nutritious meal/snack
Get invloved in activities that you enjoy
Learn from your mistakes
Set realistic goals
Forgive yourself and others
Take time to relax
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Helpful Websites/Phone Numbers  -
www.thecoolspot.gov-the young teens place for information on alcohol and peer pressure.
www.abovetheinfluence.com - helping teens refuse alcohol and other drugs
www.loveisrespect.org -National Teen Dating Abuse site
www.rainn.org - Rape,Abuse, Incest, National Network
www.netsmartz.org - Internet Safety Information
http://www.boystown.org/- 24 hour crisis, referral, resource line 1-800-448-3000 for Suicide, runaways, sexual/physical/emotional abuse, chemical dependency, school issues, parent issues and more
www.yourlifeyourvoice.org- Free Counseling Hotline for kids and teens
Suicide Hotline (Washington County Mental Health Services) 229-0591
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 1-800-273-8255
Carenet Pregnancy Resource Center- 802-479-9215
Planned Parenthood- Barre Health Center- 1-802-476-6696
Aids Hotline- 1-800-882-2437
OutRight VT-1-800-GLD-CHAT www.outrightvt.org
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If you need help at school reach out to your S.A.P.
Spaulding High School- Dawn Poitrus or P.J. LaPerle
Barre City Elementary/Middle School- Dawn Poitrus
Barre Town Elementary/Middle School-P.J. Laperle
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