alcoholism

In this book, readers learn how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol. It arms them with facts about alcohol, how it affects the teen mind and body, how to look for signs of a problem, and how to bring others on board to help.

This 3-volume set is written for readers at grade 7 and higher and covers addictions, causes, and treatments of particular importance to adolescents. Articles on the nature of addiction and its roots include advertising, genetics, families, and personal problems.

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens about drug use, abuse, and addiction, including facts about illegal drugs and the abuse of legally available substances found in over-the-counter medications; describes drug-related health risks and treatment for addiction. Includes index and resource information"--Provided by publisher.

Examines alcohol addiction, its negative mental and physical effects on the addict and their loved ones, and how to treat this type of addiction. Includes sidebars, links to videos, text-dependent questions, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"Developing an alcohol addiction is a devastating, life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every year. Discover what it is like to be addicted to alcohol through the heartfelt stories of survivors. Learn how it 'happened to them,' read their journeys to recovery, and find out more about the causes and treatments of alcohol addiction in this open, sensitive, and informative exploration"--Amazon.

Explores how to deal with alcohol abuse, including legal and physical consequences, support, and more.

"Introduces young readers to the dangers of alcohol addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of alcohol abuse and its negative impact on lives. Additional features include a Fast facts spread, an infographic, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--Provided by publisher.

Volume two of a two-volume set of alphabetically-arranged essays pertaining to addictions and substance abuse.

When fifteen-year-old Bella's latest blackout lands her in the hospital, she enters rehab to confront her addiction to alcohol.

Seventh-grader Sharkita "Kita" embarks on a tumultuous journey to keep her family together while handling the consequences of her mother's alcoholism.