substance abuse

Provides detailed information on 52 drugs and other addictive substances, defined as illegal drugs, legal addictive drugs and other substances as well as commonly abused classes of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Statistics highlight each entry and sidebars provide information on the legal, historical or social aspects of the particular drug. Difficult words are defined within the text. Appropriate for middle school students.

This 3-volume set is written for readers at grade 7 and higher and covers addictions, causes, and treatments of particular importance to adolescents. Articles on the nature of addiction and its roots include advertising, genetics, families, and personal problems.

Video and print curriculum address the new craze of vaping drugs such as nicotine, alcohol, liquid marijuana and others. Through interviews with teen users and medical professionals, the program underlines the serious health risks of vaping, including drug overdose, instant high or drunk, alcohol poisoning, and impaired thinking and decision making. The narrator explains that vaping delivers an unknown dose of drugs or alcohol directly to the brain. Vaping nicotine is cited as a cause of hundreds of teens ending up in ER rooms.

Presents alphabetized profiles of illegal drugs, legal addictive drugs and other substances, and commonly abused classes of over-the-counter and prescription drugs, covering their histories, effects on the body, typical users, treatment options, consequences of use, and legal issues; and includes illustrations, sidebars, and several reference tools. This volume covers "Marijuana"-"Nitrous Oxide.".

Introduces students to the complex issues involved in the use of E-cigarettes and vaping, challenging them to think independently through the presentation of the predominant arguments for and against this behavior, supported by relevant facts, quotations, examples, and statistics.

"This guide discusses the various types of opioid drugs, as well as their effect on the user's body. It provides information about risk factors for drug abuse, signs that someone might be in need of treatment, and suggestions for how to help and support a friend or loved one struggling with adduction. Advances in treatment and relapse prevention are explored, as are tried and true methods of drug rehabilitation"--Back cover.

"In this book, readers will learn the truth about vaping and how to address peer pressure to try it. Informative fact boxes provide readers with statistics regarding the dangers of this growing problem"--Provided by publisher.

Volume two of a two-volume set of alphabetically-arranged essays pertaining to addictions and substance abuse.

Seventh-grader Reese struggles to cope with his dad's opioid addiction but finds solace in two new friends who are also dealing with issues beyond their control.

Placed with a new foster family among Manhattan's elite--her last chance at adoption before she ages out of the system--17-year-old Mel must navigate through grief and depression as the anniversary of the worst day of her life approaches, before she loses herself and those she loves.