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Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
For young people, leading a healthy lifestyle requires education and empowerment. In Understanding Alcohol, readers will explore the social aspects and health effects of drinking and alcohol use disorder, and ways to make healthy choices. Sidebars challenge and expand readers' thinking while relating topics to 21st Century skills and themes--from creativity and innovation to financial literacy. Book also includes a table of contents, author biography,...
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This book offers factual advice about the short- and long-term effects of various addictive behaviors and drugs of abuse to help teens make informed decisions about their health and wellness. It also provides tips and advice for teens struggling with addiction or those concerned about their or someone else's use"--
Author
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This book explores addiction to different substances, ranging from alcohol and nicotine to marijuana, opioids, and other illegal drugs. The title also examines treatment options available to overcome addiction. Features include a glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index.
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
A 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration showed that 8.7 million youths ages twelve to twenty reported drinking alcohol beyond just a few sips in the previous month. Those who start drinking before age fifteen are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who begin at twenty-one. This resource shows young people how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol. It arms them with facts about alcohol,...
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
Español
Description
A 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration showed that 8.7 million youths ages twelve to twenty reported drinking alcohol beyond "just a few sips" in the previous month. Those who start drinking before age fifteen are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who begin at twenty-one. This resource shows young people how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol. It arms them with facts about...
7) Alcohol
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
It can be difficult to know what alcohol abuse looks like, especially when alcohol use is a common sight at parties and other gatherings. Although many adults drink alcohol, it can be a harmful substance. This book guides teens to think about the legal and physical consequences of alcohol abuse and it provides support for teens who are experiencing alcohol dependency or have loved ones that are addicted to alcohol. Sidebars, personal narratives, and...
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Drug and alcohol abuse can have a devastating effect on friendships and families. In this compelling book, young adults offer true-life tales that detail the price of addiction. Many of these first-person accounts highlight the fallout from a loved one's substance abuse issues, such as estrangement, neglect, and abuse. One writer can no longer see his beloved grandfather because of his alcoholism, while another feels betrayed by a friend who is addicted...
Author
Series
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Addictions is often about being emotionally dependent on a substance as it is about being chemically depending. The users see the dependence on drugs or alcohol as a way of coping, but when the high wears off the problems are still there, and the false sense of hope is gone. Gordon examines the negative impact addiction has on the body, and explains the types of treatment available as well as the varying chances for recovery. -- adapted from introduction...
13) Alcohol=Busted!
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Uses real life stories to show that underage drinking can lead to arrests, jail, and even death.
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