alcohol use

"This book presents the facts on drug and alcohol use: how it affects the brain, how some drugs work differently from others, and what the long-term consequences can be. Readers will also fond out about how to recognize addiction and what to do about it"--Back cover.

"One person dies every 50 minutes in a drunk-driving accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This fact-filled, straightforward text tells what really happens when someone drives drunk. In accessible language, this title explains how alcohol affects reflexes and judgment, what laws restricting drinking and driving, and the consequences that happen when teens drive drunk. Up-to-date statistics, . . . photographs, and . . . resources will help teens truly understand the dangers of drunk driving-and what happens if they or someone they know get arrested for it"--.

"Detached. Since Shelbi enrolled at Windward Academy as a senior and won't be there very long, she hasn't bothered making friends. What her classmates don't know about her can't be used to hurt her--you know, like it did at her last school. Wasted. Andy Criddle is not okay. At all. He's had far too much to drink. Again. Which is bad. And things are about to get worse. When Shelbi sees Andy at his lowest, she can relate. So she doesn't resist reaching out. And there's no doubt their connection has them both seeing stars...but the closer they get, the more the past threatens to pull their universes apart. #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone delivers a tour de force about living with grief, prioritizing mental health, and finding love amid the chaos"--From the publisher's web site.

"Explores addiction to different substances, ranging from alcohol and nicotine to marijuana, opioids, and other illegal drugs. The title also examines treatment options available to overcome addiction"--Provided by publisher.

"'Chasin' the Bird' tells the story of Charlie Parker's time in L.A. December 1945 began a tumultuous two year-stint for Bird bumming around L.A., showing up at jam sessions, crashing on people's couches, causing havoc in public places, and recording some of his most groundbreaking tracks."--Publisher's website.

"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.

Provides a guide for young people on how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol.

Augusten Burroughs describes his experiences working in advertising in Manhattan and chronicles his battle with alcoholism.

Explores the effects of alcohol on teenagers.

"Explores the history of alcohol, its effects on the body, the laws and policies concerning it, the ramifications of addiction, and the road to recovery"--Amazon.