alcoholism

Discusses the physiological effects of alcohol, alcoholism, and the understanding and treatment of alcoholism.

The efforts of his friends almost fail to stop a lonely and isolated teenager from destroying himself with alcohol.

Sixteen-year-old Maya and seventeen-year-old Lochan tell, in their separate voices, of their confusion and longing as they fall in love with one another after years of functioning as parents to three younger siblings due to their alcoholic mother's neglect.

A concise guide to using Alcoholics Anonymous's "Big Book" for teens and young adults that explains how the book and program has helped millions of people overcome their addictions.

Twelve-year-old Feni has to adjust when the pregnant young daughter of an old friend of her mother's comes to stay with them.

Seventeen-year-old Stetson meets the sister he never knew he had, and together they try to make sense of their pasts.

Examines the problems associated with alcohol dependence, and contains real-life case studies and quotes from former alcoholics and health professionals.

Fifteen-year-old Catherine and her father take their first joint vacation in Nova Scotia and finally get to know each other.

Describes alcohol and its effect on the body; discusses the disease of alcoholism; and suggests ways to resist peer pressure to use alcohol.

Focuses on alcohol, the most widely used drug in the world, its role in religion and history, how it is made, the alcohol industry, advertising, consumption, and abuse.