physiological effect

"Introduces young readers to the dangers of steroid addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of steroid abuse and its negative impact on lives"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces young readers to the dangers of a tranquilizer and depressant addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of tranquilizer and depressant abuse and their negative impacts on lives"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens on effects of alcohol use, alcohol and mental-health issues, treatment of addictions, and prevention of alcohol and drug use. Includes index and directory of alcohol and substance abuse"--Provided by publisher.

"Living things need sunlight. Without light plants, animals, and humans would not be able to survive. Young readers will discover the ways that different living things use sunlight"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the day to day activities of astronauts when they are in space.

Reveals the role the stress hormone cortisol plays in every aspect of one's health and explains how cortisol can be balanced to help people achieve optimum health.

"Young readers will learn all about living in space"--Provided by publisher.

"Many young people are tempted to take steroids because they believe they will become better athletes or be more attractive. INVESTIGATE STEROIDS AND PERFORMANCE DRUGS explains why this is a dangerous belief. Author Sara L. Latta discusses steroids and performance-enhancing drugs, explaining their history, effect on the body, reasons for use, laws that control their use, and their use by amateur and professional athletes"--Provided by the publisher.

Contains twenty-four essays that provide varying perspectives on alcohol use, discussing the physiological effects of using alcohol, its implications on society, the causes of alcohol abuse, and measures that could reduce alcohol-related problems; and including discussion questions, contact information for organizations, and bibliographies.