If you are being abused, now is the time to plan and prepare for a new life. With information and support, you can begin the journey.

Learn the treatment steps that can help you stop the cycle of cocaine addiction.

Learn about the short- and long-term risks of using cocaine.

Each part of your body has its own job. You have certain parts that are protected on the inside of your body. When the time comes, they help create and support a growing baby. Other parts are on the outside. They are called genitals or private parts. You can see them with the help of a mirror.

Smoking has been linked with many serious illnesses. Learn how smoking affects you and find resources to help you quit.

This stage of your life is when you change from a girl into a young woman. Puberty will last a few years. During puberty, your body will go through changes. And your feelings may take you on a roller coaster ride.

Chlamydia is an infection spread through sex. It's common among young adults. Chlamydia is easy to treat, but you need the right medicine. You must get treated by a health care provider.

Rubber (latex) or polyurethane condoms help protect you from AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). They can also help prevent pregnancy. Here are instructions on correct use.

Genital warts are also called condyloma. This disease is spread by skin-to-skin contact, mainly during sex. Genital warts are caused by a virus called Human Papilloma Virus or HPV.

Having sex is a serious decision that you should think about carefully. If you decide to have sex, your healthcare provider can help you decide which type of birth control is best for you. Some of the most common types are described below.