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Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) - Topic Overview

Sexual abuse or rape can happen to anyone. Sexual abuse is any type of sexual activity that is done against your will. It can...Sexual abuse or assault (rape) can happen to anyone. You are not to...
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Are You Driving Your Teen to Alcohol, Drugs?

Teens who witness their parents tie one on are more likely to get drunk than teens who never see their parents imbibe, according...an hour Four times more likely to know someone who abuses...
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  • Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) - Topic Overview
    Sexual abuse or rape can happen to anyone. Sexual abuse is any type of sexual activity that is done against your will. It can...Sexual abuse or assault (rape) can happen to anyone. You are not to...
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  • Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) - Check Your Symptoms
    Check for symptoms of physical abuse, sexual abuse, or rape...to see a health professional. Review risk factors that may increase your chance of becoming a victim of sexual abuse or assault. If you...
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  • Sexual Abuse and Assault Against Women
    Sexual assault and abuse is any type of sexual activity that you do not agree to...Sexual assault and abuse is any type of sexual activity that you do not agree to, including: inappropriate touching...
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  • Sexual Abuse by Medical Professionals
    Sexual abuse stories make headlines, especially when they involve the clergy and medical professionals. Doctors and other health care professionals who are accused of violating their...
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  • Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) - Preparing For Your Appointment
    If you have made an appointment with your health professional, you may be able to get the most from...to answer the following questions: Has anyone forced you to have sexual activities? Has the sexual...
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  • Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) - Prevention
    Violence is learned behavior, so it is especially important to help your children learn that violence is not a healthy way to act...Reduce your chance for sexual abuse or assault: When you go to a...
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  • Special Circumstances
    Get the scoop on getting pregnant under special circumstances...how to cope with giving up a child for adoption, or have an abortion after experiencing sexual abuse; and what it's like to be pregnant if...
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  • CFS Linked to Childhood Trauma
    Experiencing serious trauma during childhood may increase a person's risk for developing chronic...than people without the disorder. Severe childhood trauma -- including sexual abuse, emotional abuse,
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  • Self-Injury
    Self-injury, also called self-harm or self-mutilation, is often a sign of deeper problems. Learn...Adolescent females People who have a history of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse People who have...
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  • Am I In An Unhealthy or Abusive Relationship?
    It may be difficult to recognize an unhealthy or abusive relationship. Read these warning signs...calling you frequently to "check up" on you. Verbal and emotional abuse that involves calling you...
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