Spring Break Health Tips

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.
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.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 1
  • Audio File: ER_101/1311er5a.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Dr. Angela Gardner
  • Guest Bio: 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.
  • Length (mins): 10
  • Waiver Received: Yes
  • Host: Dr. Leigh Vinocur