Parks, Peggy J.

As much as most people value their privacy, the amount of information they share freely on social media is astounding. While this sharing may help create communities, security experts say it also destroys privacy. This book will discuss the scope of the growing privacy problem, potential consequences of (3z(Boversharing,(3y (Band efforts to address it.

Discusses the dangers of using painkillers including their addictive properties, the challenges of treatment and recovery, and efforts to prevent their use and abuse.

Discusses the dangers of using e-cigarettes including their addictive properties, the challenges of treatment and recovery, and efforts to prevent their use and abuse.

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

Presents an objective overview of issues related to cheating in school.

Looks at cutting and self-injury by teens, discussing the seriousness of the problem, the causes and risks, and how to overcome it.

Explores the development of plate tectonics theory, and discusses the impact of this theory on society and the environment. Includes color photographs and maps, a chronology, biographical sketches, sidebars, and a list of resources.

Explores teens and stress, discussing the causes of teen stress, associated health problems, and coping mechanisms. Includes a chronology, primary source quotes, color graphs and diagrams, further research, and listings of key people, advocacy groups, and related organizations.

From alcohol and marijuana to methamphetamine, heroin, and the popular club drug known as Molly, teens abuse a wide variety of substances—and often put their health at risk. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines, How Serious a Problem Is Substance Abuse Among Teens? Why Do Teens Use Alcohol and Drugs? What Are the Consequences of Substance Abuse? and What Can Be Done About Teen Substance Abuse?.

Health-care professionals say that teens need at least sixty minutes of exercise each day, which many get through sports involvement and exercise programs—but a growing number of young people are inactive. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines How Active Are Teens Today? What Are the Benefits of Sports and Exercise for Teens? What Are the Negative Aspects of Sports Participation for Teens? and Should Physical Education Be Mandatory in Schools?.