By Aseem Mehta Although the risks are well documented, and teens are more aware of the risks of smoking, lighting up continues to be a major problem among people my age. There is no doubt that health classes, advocacy campaigns like TRUTH, and, of course, common knowledge, have made the negative impact of smoking well-known [...]
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Can Internet Advocacy Help Teens Quit Smoking?
July 27th, 2009 by Teen Contributor · No Comments · Tech Talk, Teen Talk
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With a New Law Comes a New Responsibility: One Teen’s View
June 9th, 2009 by Teen Contributor · No Comments · Teen Talk
By Kendall Stewart A few months ago a ground-breaking law was passed in Massachusetts decriminalizing the use of marijuana. Since the law was passed, if a person over the age of 18 is apprehended by the police their only punishment is a $100 fine. If the person is under 18, they receive the same fine [...]
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