Parks, Peggy J.

Suicide is a formidable problem, with at least thirty-six thousand people in the United States killing themselves each year. Through objective discussion, numerous direct quotes, and full-color illustrations, this title examines the issue of suicide and efforts to prevent it.

Examines the controversial issue of synthetic drug abuse, discussing why young people are attracted to synthetic drug abuse, the dangers involved, the legal challenges, and what can be done to solve this problem.

Looks at the issues and controversies surrounding smoking, especially in public places.

A collection of information on heroin addiction with objective overviews, primary source quotes, and illustrated facts and statistics.

Racism is the belief that people of a certain race or ethnicity are superior or inferior to others, and the severity of the problem today is often a topic of debate.

Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines, What Is HPV? What Are the Health Risks of HPV? Can HPV Infection Be Prevented? and Should the HPV Vaccine Be Mandatory?.

Presents an overview of sexually transmitted diseases including the dangers, how they can be prevented, and what is being done to fight them.

Explores various types of waterborne illnesses, discussing what they are, how they are treated, and global efforts to prevent them.

Examines the history, health effects, social issues, and legal status of different types of methamphetamines through objective overviews, primary sources, and illustrated statistics.