drinking of alcoholic beverages

Helps teens understand the dangers of smoking and drinking, explaining the negative health effects of addiction and the reasons why they should not give in to peer pressure, and offering advice on how they can learn to say no or stop smoking and drinking if they have already started.

Traces the social and cultural history of alcohol, discussing how it became such an important part of daily life, how attitudes and laws towards drinking have evolved, the link between alcohol and violence, the development of alcoholism, and other related topics.

"Alcohol and tobacco have long histories as socially acceptable drugs. And yet, both alcohol and tobacco can be exceedingly deadly. For instance, excessive drinking has been cited as a cause of death in 1 out of 10 adults under the age of 64. Understanding the potential risks of legal drugs is a challenge all teens will have to confront"--Back cover.

Chronicles the period of Prohibition in the United States and details the lengths to which citizens went to manufacture and sell illegal alcohol. Uses Prohibition as a means of discussing government and what its true role should be.

Discusses the dangers of drinking alcohol including its addictive properties, the challenges of treatment and recovery, and efforts to prevent their use and abuse.

Discusses the role of alcohol, both positive and negative, since 8000 B.C., covering the history of fermentation and distillation from Mayan pulque to Budweiser, including laws and controversies about its use, and stories about the drinking habits of writers, politicians, and barbarian hordes.

Examines the physical, emotional, social, and psychological effects of alcohol.

Explains about alcohol and tobacco, the downside of alcohol and tobacco use, effects on the body, why people become addicted, dangers and legal consequences, and more.

Looks at various issues involving alcohol.