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Some teens are finding that morning glory seeds—in huge amounts—can be mind altering. Kids may believe that these “natural” seeds, which can be bought at garden supply stores, are safer than other drugs. However, “bad trips” from these seeds can lead to a hospital visit or a call to a poison control center.

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Be a Good Role Model: Someone Is Watching You

¹ The Acorn. "Teen Girls Still Choose Their Moms as Best Role Models," last referenced 12/4/2006.

² Horatio Alger Association. "The State of Our Nation's Youth," last referenced 12/4/2006.

³ Yancey, A.K., J.M. Siegel, and K.L. McDaniel. January 2002. Role models, ethnic identity, and health-risk behaviors in urban adolescents. Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine 156(1):55-61, last referenced 12/4/2006.

^{4, 5} Office of National Drug Control Policy. Navigating the Teen Years: A Parent's Handbook for Raising Healthy Teens, last referenced 12/4/2006.

⁶ Office of National Drug Control Policy. Enforcing the Rules, last referenced 12/4/06.

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