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Spring Break Health Tips

Summary: Spring Break can bring severe health risks, including binge drinking, drugs and more. Learn what may be waiting for your child on their next Spring Break.
Air Date: 3/15/13
Duration: 10
Host: Dr. Leigh Vinocur
Guest Bio: Dr. Angela Gardner
Dr. Angela Gardner is a former president of the American College of Emergency Physicians. She is an emergency physician at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. In 2006, Dr. Gardner served as Chair for ACEP’s Report Card on the State of Emergency Medicine. She earned her medical degree at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas and completed her residency in emergency medicine at the Texas Tech Regional Academic Health Center in El Paso.
Spring Break Health Tips
Spring Break can be a great time for teenagers, allowing them a much needed stress release, and time to enjoy with their friends.

However, with Spring Breaks notoriously come many health risks, including, binge drinking, drug use and unprotected sex.

Learn how to best prepare your teenager for their spring trip.