Compact research. Teen well-being

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?.

Because adolescence is a period of rapid growth and development, teens have special nutritional needs. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines How Important Is Nutrition for Teens? How Can Teen Athletes Improve Performance Through Diet and Nutrition? Why Are More Teens Overweight Today? What Constitutes Healthy Weight Loss?.

Teens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender face unique challenges. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines What Issues Do LGBT Teens Have With Identity? What Issues Do LGBT Teens Face At School? What Issues Do LGBT Teens Face In Society? What Types of Help and Support Is Available to LGBT Teens?.

Teens who struggle with poor body image are at risk for developing low self-esteem, depression, and eating disorders. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines What Issues Do Teens Have With Their Bodies? What Contributes to Poor Body Image? What Are the Consequences of Poor Body Image? How Can Teens Improve Their Body Image.