alcoholism

Ellen ran away from home and joined a carnival where she married and had a child. Now she has a new life with a new husband and two children, but she drowns her guilt in alcohol and prayer.

Andrea wants to kiss Tanner, but she also wants to punch him because they can't seem to get along for more than a few minutes. Tanner has been a player, but more and more now he sees Andrea as his one desire. However, Andrea is teetering on the edge of alcoholism, and whenever Tanner tries to reach out to her, she seems to fall away. For Tanner, a firefighter, fighting for Andrea's love will be the toughest fight of his life.

Forced to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, where she bonds with a much older man, seventeen-year-old Natalie, a recovering alcoholic, confronts issues in her family and life as she tries to turn her life around.

"Alcohol is the most commonly used drug by teens in the United States. Unfortunately, teen alcohol use comes with serious dangers, including increased risk of brain development problems, accidents and injuries, physical and sexual assault, and death. It also puts teens at greater risk of developing alcoholism. This book explains what alcoholism is and what it does to a person's body and brain. By examining the latest news headlines, facts, and statistics, the author reveals the truth about this serious addiction"--Provided by the publisher.

Looks at the options available to teens who have an alcoholic parent, discussing the effects it has and ways to cope.

Sixteen-year-old Maddie Flynn cannot help but see the death date of everyone she meets or sees in a photograph or on-screen, and her alcoholic mother exploits this by having her do readings for money, but when Maddie predicts the death of a young boy, she becomes the center of an FBI investigation.

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

Eighteen-year-old Zach does not remember how he came to be in a treatment center for alcoholics, but through therapy and caring friends, his amnesia fades and he learns to face his past while working toward a better future.

Presents practical advice to evaluating alcohol consumption, and provides tips on setting personal goals, establishing limits, and maintaining control.