Behavior Contracts: Contracts between parents and teens that specify rules, acceptable behavior, and consequences that are signed by both the parents and the teen. See related article on Behavior Contracts

Bi-Polar Disorder: Sometimes referred to as Cyclothymia.  A mood disorder in which patients experience extreme highs and lows known as manias.  These manias may be rapid cycling or slow cycling.

Birth Control: Methods employed by couples desiring to have sexual intercourse while limiting the potential of pregnancy.  Such methods include:  The Pill, IUD's, abstinence, rhythm method, condoms, spermicides, and Norplant.  Please consult your physician. See related article on Teen Birth Control

Boarding School: An educational institution where students reside, eat and are educated. See related article on Boarding School Options

Brown: A slang term for Heroin.

Bruises: Bruises are caused by damage to the small blood vessels or capillaries allowing them to leak into the tissue in the surrounding skin.  There is generally a discoloration of the skin at the site of the bruise.

Bulimia: An Eating Disorder in which binging and purging is a recurring cycle. See related article on Bulimia

Bully: A person who verbally or physically intimidates another.  See related article on Teen Bullying