binge drinking

"This book offers a head-to-toe look at the health concerns most pertinent to teens and young adults and what they can do to safeguard their health. It also provides general information on anatomy and function"--Provided by publisher.

This resource shows young people 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.

A mother and son describe the son's transformation into an alcoholic over the course of his college years, discussing their denial as the problem grew and chronicling their family's struggle.

Collects sixteen essays that offer opposing viewpoints on issues concerning alcohol, debating if it poses a threat to society, if the drinking age should be lowered, and how to prevent drunk driving.

This book defines alcoholism as a form of chemical dependency, describes the development of alcoholism in stages, discusses the short-term and long-term effects of alcohol abuse, and explains that alcoholism is a disease.

Explores the peer pressures, rituals, social bonding, and consequences that occur during episodes of binge drinking in college, along with suggestions for reducing some of the excesses.