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Gambling: Wagering or betting money on a sport, game, or event. See related article on Teen Gambling

Ganja: A slang term for Marijuana.

Gear: A slang term for Heroin.

Gender Identity Disorder: A strong or persistent discomfort with one's sex.  A strong and persistent desire to become the other sex. See related article on Gender Identity

Genital Warts: An STD caused by the HPV Virus.  Lesions may appear in the genital area which may be raised and bumpy or flat and very difficult to see.  Generally these will be witnessed within three months of infection.  In women it is believed to be the leading cause of cervical cancer.  Treatment must be performed by a licensed medical professional, please do not use over the counter remedies.

Genitals: Male or female sexual organs which include the penis, scrotum, vulva, and vagina.

GHB: Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid.  A modern rave drug used to get high.  This drug is very dangerous as it is a mixture of degreasing solvent and drain cleaner.  GHB is also known as the following:  G, Liquid E, Fantasy, Georgia Home Boy, Grievous Bodily Harm, Liquid X, Scoop, Water, Everclear, Great Hormones at Bedtime, GBH, Soap, Easy Lay, Salty Water, G-Riffick, Cherry Meth, Organic Quaalude and Jib.

Goal: A specific objective that a person sets to be done by a specific period of time. See related article Goal Setting

Gonorrhea: A Sexually Transmitted Disease also known as the Clap.  Men may have a thick discharge from their penis as well as painful urination.  Women may have minimal symptoms such as lower abdominal pain, unusual discharge or a urinary tract infection.  These symptoms are very serious and should be referred to a licensed physician immediately as more serious diseases can follow.

Grass: A slang term for Marijuana.

Group Therapy: A therapy session including multiple persons usually involving taking a risk(sharing) and then receiving feedback.  These sessions are run by a mental health professional, usually a therapist.

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