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CategoryYou and Your Body

Judge Tom discusses your questions about birth control, child abuse & tattoos.

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Blog, You and Your Body, Your Rights
1

What to know when reporting child abuse against your parents

Abuse can take several forms – physical, emotional, verbal and sexual. Neglect is another form of abuse where certain needs 

Blog, You and Your Body
2

Can teens buy the morning-after pill?

A decision was made in December, 2011 by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prohibit over the counter 

Crime and Punishment, You and Your Body
8

Is salvia legal?

Although the federal government has not made salvia a controlled substance at this time and therefore, it remains legal within 

smoking
Crime and Punishment, You and Your Body
68

Is smoking incense like K2 or Spice legal?

Synthetic cannabis or marijuana has become a popular item online and in smoke and head shops across the country in recent 

You and Your Body
3

Is it against the law to sniff glue or paint?

When fourteen-year-old Randy tried to get high with his friends, he made the headlines: “Teen Dies After Sniffing ScotchGuard.” He 

Crime and Punishment, You and Your Body
10

What are the possession of marijuana laws for minors?

Can you be arrested for being high? Legislatures have passed laws against the use, sale, and possession of marijuana.  Because  

You and Your Body
4

When can I have a beer?

 You must be twenty-one in most states to buy or drink beer, wine, or any alcoholic beverage. If you break 

Teenager Smoking
Blog, You and Your Body
0

How old do I have to be to smoke?

Tobacco—whether in the form of cigarettes, snuff or smokeless (chewing) tobacco—is a subject of great concern to adults and teens. Several 

You and Your Body
2

When can I get a tattoo?

You′ve probably had many conversations (or battles) with your parents about your choice of hairstyle and color, earrings, and style 

You and Your Body
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What if I′m depressed or thinking about suicide?

Everyone, regardless of age or circumstances, occasionally gets depressed or stressed out. Sadness, loneliness, or feelings of alienation from family 

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