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Alcoholics Can Never be Social Drinkers
DR. WALLACE: My father is definitely an alcoholic. He continues to work only because his boss is his best friend. I even heard the boss tell my dad that if he didn't cut down on his alcohol consumption, he might be forced to fire him.
The problem is …Read more.
Wearing a Seat Belt can Save a Life
DR. WALLACE: This letter is directed to teens who travel in a motor vehicle. Please buckle up, regardless of where you sit or how short the trip might be. Several weeks ago, I stopped at the scene of a violent automobile crash. Having medical …Read more.
Vibrating Belts do not Melt Body Fat
DR. WALLACE: I'm 17 and have excess fat on my upper legs, commonly known among females as "saddle bags." I've tried every kind of exercise possible to eliminate this fat, but nothing has worked.
A friend told me that her mother got rid of …Read more.
Marijuana Use is Unhealthy and Unwise
DR. WALLACE: I'm 19 and have been smoking marijuana for over five years. A close friend introduced me to "pot" and I am thankful that he did. I truly enjoy getting high on "weed." I only use marijuana when I am positive that …Read more.
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Love Has Nothing to Do With ItDR. WALLACE: I'm 15 and my boyfriend is 21. My mother read my diary and found out that Eddie and I have been having sex. She said she was going to call the authorities and have him arrested for statutory rape. How can this be? He didn't rape me. We made love together. — Nameless, Jacksonville, Fla. NAMELESS: Statutory rape occurs when an adult (Eddie) has consensual sexual relations with a minor (you). Love has nothing to do with it. Eddie is guilty of statutory rape. COLLEGES FOR STUDENTS WITH MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS DR. WALLACE: Our daughter is in her junior year in high school. She maintains a 4.0 grade point average and is a very bright young lady. Shelly moves about with the assistance of a wheelchair. She was born with a spine deformity and will be bound to a wheelchair for the rest of her life. That is her only slight setback. She is a wonderful young lady, full of life, and has a smile that brightens the recipient's day. Of course, Shelly will be attending college in the fall of 2011. She is very bright in science and math and would like to work eventually as a scientist. I know that most schools of higher learning provide ramps for students who are in wheelchairs, but I was wondering if you know of any school that encourages mobility-impaired students to attend. Thanks much for your consideration. — Mother, San Mateo, Calif. MOTHER: Contact your local library for the book, "Colleges that Enable" (Park Avenue Press). Authors Jason and Prudence Tweed investigated over 2,000 college and university campuses and recommended nine that provide excellent services for students with mobility impairments. All of these schools have excellent academic credentials. Thank you for your inspiring letter about Shelly. She is a living example of how the human spirit can prevail over hardship, and she lets us know there are no real handicaps, just challenges. My best wishes to your whole family. WHAT IS A NERD AND AN UGLY DUCKLING? DR. WALLACE: What is your definition of a nerd and an ugly duckling? I'm aware that the nerd is masculine, while the ugly duckling is feminine. — Olivia, Porterville, Calif. OLIVIA: These words have no precise definitions. They're simply insults — cruel ones — which people often apply to themselves. Those who have overcome such labels know how meaningless they are. Actor Harrison Ford, for instance, considered himself a nerd as a teen, and actress Julia Roberts said she used to think she was the ugliest duckling of all. Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. E-mail him at rwallace@galesburg.net. To find out more about Dr. Robert Wallace and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS.COM
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