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Teen alcoholism (Teen issues)
By Barbara Sheen. 2004
Examines how and why some teenagers become alcoholics, and discusses the ripple effect of teen alcoholism as well as treatment…
and preventative measures. Includes an overview of alcoholism as an addiction or a disease, and looks at its physiological, psychological, and emotional dimensions. Both the individual and societal consequences of teen alcoholism are considered. Some descriptions of violence. For Senior High readers. 2004.Marijuana (A First book)
By Eve Stwertka, Albert Stwertka. 1986
Discusses the cultivation, history, chemistry and popular culture of the drug. Also gives various viewpoints about health effects and looks…
at the debate over the drug's decriminalization. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1986.Examines the history, dangers, and increasing appeal of cocaine in America. The author describes in great detail the drug's effects…
on the body, especially with regard to the brain. Junior and Senior High.1986.Racial profiling and discrimination: your legal rights (Know Your Rights)
By Corinne Grinapol. 2016
Guide to how to protect and fight for your human rights in a broken criminal-justice system. Provides examples and statistics…
on students who have been unjustly stopped by police and expelled from schools because of racial profiling and discrimination. For junior and senior high readers. 2015Quicksand: HIV/AIDS in our lives
By Anonymous. 2009
The anonymous author, who had a relative with the illness, discusses the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and its possible progression…
to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Answers common questions, describes emotional effects, provides medical information, and lists resources. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2009Let's clear the air: 10 reasons not to start smoking
By Deanna Staffo. 2007
More than forty kids aged nine to fifteen explain why they plan to remain smoke free. Their essays and statements…
are grouped by reason, from peer pressure and risk of cancer to family health, addiction, effect on sports performance, cost, and environmental consequences, among other factors. For grades 5-8. 2007Smoking: a risky business (Save the Earth Ser.)
By Laurence Pringle. 1996
Explores the history, addictive appeal, and health risks of cigarette smoking. Discusses the efforts of antitobacco groups and government to…
curtail smoking, as well as the reactive strategies of the tobacco industry. Urges readers to quit smoking or never start. For grades 3-6