Drug use and abuse is a serious problem for teenagers and adults alike. In this guide, readers will learn how to deal with addiction, how to avoid peer pressure to use, and how to get help and make healthy choices. From alcohol and nicotine to marijuana and heroin, each drug has dangerous short- and long-term effects on the body, some of which can be life threatening and lead to lethal overdose. Even painkillers prescribed by a doctor can become addictive...

Explains alcohol's effects on the brain and body-- from consumption to absorption and intoxication, as well as its potential to cause disease and disrupt delicate neurochemical balances.

Examines the history, effects, and medical and legal aspects of alcohol use and abuse.

Provides helpful information about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, including narcotics, hallucinogens, and prescription medications. In Spanish.

People talk a lot about drugs. But, what do they really mean? What does it mean if something is a stimulant or a narcotic? Is alcohol a drug? Can drugs really hurt you? And, if they are so bad for you, why do people take them? What about prescription drugs? What should you say if someone offers you drugs? Sometimes it can be hard to find answers to these tough questions. This book is one place to start.