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Drugs of Abuse: How Drugs Interact with Your Body
Alcohol, Inhalants, Marijuana, Nicotine, etc… there are many drugs that can become addictive and dangerous when abused. Visit this interactive activity to see how these drugs and others such as heroin, interact with the body. If you or anyone you know is struggling with any form of drug addiction, reach out to your BridgeUP Fellow, a trusted adult, your […]
Organization Skills for Students: 7 Practical Tips
Finding a balance between working hard, participating in recreational activities, and organization can be hard! The success of students has been proven to be correlated with their organizational skills. This article outlines 7 methods to staying organized inside and outside of school. Organizing documents and handouts in designated subject, topic, or task folders will help […]
Watermelon “Pizza”
If you were at our college boot camp over the summer, you got to try all sorts of healthy snacks. In case you weren’t at boot camp, we are sharing one of our favorite recipes for Watermelon Pizza. You read that right! This sweet take on pizza is a healthy treat that’s perfect for an […]
A Teenager’s Nutritional Needs
Have you noticed a change in your teen’s appetite as they have started growing up? We turn to the American Association of Pediatrics for some guidelines on a teenager’s nutritional needs. Specifically, this article gives guidelines for your teen’s consumption of calories, protein, carbs, dietary fat, and vitamins and minerals. As the article explains, it’s […]