The Dangers of Steroid Use and Friends in Sports
A Teen Talk column advises on steroid risks for young athletes. It notes liver and heart problems, possible sterility, and long-term health effects. It suggests discussing with a coach, anonymous tips, and seeking FDA materials for education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration
Office of Public Affairs
Fishers Lane
Rockville
Being Gay Teens Face Isolation and Harassment
A 16 year old named Michael Wagoner describes a six week period of depression and attempts to be straight, later revealing his sexuality to family and friends. The piece notes widespread hostility toward gay and lesbian youths, cites a 1989 federally funded study showing rising youth suicides and crisis reports, and references Massachusetts Governor William Weld's 1992 commission urging school counseling and support for gay students. Sebastian Collett, a Bard College student, recalls his own struggles at Oberlin High School.
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Michael Wagoner
Tssov
Lakewood High School
Wagoner
William Weld
Massachusetts
Weld
Commission
Sebastian Collett
Bard College
Kingston
N.Y
Oberlin High School
Oberlin
Collett
France
Tan Sherman
Oberlin College
Nevada
Sherman
Peach
Ald Otadar Brookside High School
Crash
Amy Yates
Brookside
Yates
Oberlin High students face harassment over sexuality
Excerpts from teens recount coming out and facing stigma at Oberlin High and Brookside. Stories mention biographical details from several youths, including Emmett Collett and Amy Yates, and cite studies on family reactions and teen homelessness. Reflects on fear, self acceptance, and coping strategies amid harassment.
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el Paso Herald-Post
Carolyn Lea Wilson
Rose Mary Carbajal
Teen Talk
P.O. Box
el Paso
Uession
Sheffield
Sheffield Lake
Avon
Lorain
Marie McCullough
Brookside High
Theresa Lavely
Avon Lake
Sarah Holley
Jane Trager
The
Chronicle-Telegram
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