alcohol

"Introduces young readers to the dangers of alcohol addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of alcohol abuse and its negative impact on lives. Additional features include a Fast facts spread, an infographic, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens on effects of alcohol use, alcohol and mental-health issues, treatment of addictions, and prevention of alcohol and drug use. Includes index and directory of alcohol and substance abuse"--Provided by publisher.

Describes issues surrounding teen suicide, how these issues affect individuals and society, and how they are being addressed.

Violence against women is a worldwide phenomenon. It affects women and girls of all ages and gender identities, all races and ethnicities, all economic classes and levels of education.

"Describes addiction, [concentrating on substance abuse,] its signs, symptoms, treatment, and effects on society"--Provided by publisher.

Presents information on the issue of Internet addiction, including what it is, issues and controversies around it, case studies, and more.

During the Great Depression, thirteen-year-old Cub's father turns to moonshine to put food on the table. The local sheriff catches wind and threatens Cub with an orphanage and Pa with jail if he doesn't stop. It grows more complicated when a big-city mobster comes around and makes Pa an offer he can't refuse. Desperate for his father to live a legal life, Cub intervenes, with terrible results. His father injured, Cub is forced to grow up fast before things turn deadly.

Readers are presented with examples of sports-related violence and various theories for why violence among athletes is so prevalent.--.

Includes a wide range of opinions surrounding issues concerning sexual consent.

This timely volume helps young people understand this complex illness and offers guidance for coping with their own depression as well as that of friends and family.