Teen life 411

Provides information about being targeted by a gang and discusses how to get help.

Explains the punishment and penalties for a DWI or DUI charge, why the penalties are in place, and how to avoid the charges.

Presents an understanding of suicide, risk factors, and ways of getting treatment.

Examines rape, explaining what it is, how to deal with it, and ways to avoid it.

Looks at the options available to teens who have a food allergy, discussing ways to diagnose and manage food allergies.

Life for an undocumented immigrant is often one defined by fear and uncertainty. How does an undocumented immigrant plan for school and a career? What should he or she do if faced with deportation? This guide removes some of the uncertainty, providing practical steps, a support and information base, and a list of online resources.

Provides information about being shamed on the Internet and discusses how to get help.

In 2002, Dr. Bennet Omalu discovered Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in former athlete Mike Webster. Since then, doctors and medical organizations from around the world have been working hard to raise awareness about the seriousness and long-term effects of concussions. In this insightful volume, readers can learn the signs of a concussion, what to do if they or a friend have experienced one, and how to cope on the path to recovery. Special sidebar features, such as the ten great questions for a patient to ask his or her doctor, make this guide a great carry-along companion for anyone suffering from the effects of a concussion.

To be without a permanent home is markedly upsetting for any person's wellbeing and development. This compassionate book balances personal anecdotes from real young people in troubled situations with valuable resources to help out anyone in such an unfortunate situation. Whether it's a friend in need or a reader personally dealing with this kind of crisis, there are easily applicable, real-world suggestions on how to stay off the streets or use the resources that are available for those who are homeless. Testimony from real voices informs this fundamental guide to street life safety.

Drug education is a necessary part of every reader's development. When substance use veers toward addiction, this insightful guide can help readers navigate the warning signs of addiction and how to cope with overcoming it. Packed with resources, this book is helpful and de-stigmatizes the disease so that users can find the proper help and support they need to break their dependency and stay sober. Consider this title an essential tool in the fight against drug addiction.