alcohol use

Examines the popularity and social impact of alcohol, discusses the dangers of alcohol abuse, and offers suggestions on how to get help for those with a drinking problem.

A guide to help parents and counselors raise and teach children about the devasting effects of alcohol and drug abuse with emphasis on teaching prevention through life, social, and practical living skills.

Discusses drinking and driving and its consequences, including the physical affects of alcohol, the legal ramifications, and the ways to take action against drunk driving.

Presents real kids' struggles with alcohol and drugs such as methamphetamine, heroin, ecstasy, and prescription medications, and discusses temptation, addiction's impact on the brain and one's life, and getting clean.

The diary of a teenage girl whose social drinking and drug use turn into addictions that cause her to become involved in a bad crowd, skip school, and lose control of her life.

Presents teen-oriented information on the physical and mental health dangers of substance abuse, covering alcohol, tobacco, drugs and chemicals, drug-related concerns such as drunk driving and sex, and treatment; and provides drug statistics and resources for help.

An exploration of teenage alcoholism that examines how serious the problem is, the dangers of teenage drinking, how it is treated, and what prevention methods seem to be the most effective.

Draws on eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, and other resources to present opposing viewpoints about the debate over whether or not the drinking age in the United States should be lowered.

Offers teens an overview of the issues surrounding drinking and driving, including the physical and emotional dangers, prevention programs, and statistics.

Essays from various perspectives help students understand the dangers and allure of underage drinking, with statistical information and facts to help them make wise decisions about drinking.