alcohol use

Uses data from the Gallup Youth Survey and other sources to examine issues related to teenage drinking.

Discusses alcohol use and abuse among American teenagers, and describes some of the measures used in treatment and prevention of alcoholism.

Presents teen-oriented information on the physical and mental health dangers of substance abuse, covering alcohol, tobacco, drugs and chemicals, drug-related concerns such as drunk driving and sex, and treatment; and provides drug statistics and resources for help.

Examines the causes and consequences of use of alcohol by teenagers, problems of teenage alcoholism, and sources of help.

Describes the practices and principles of twelve-step programs, how they can be used in dealing with such problems as alcoholism and drug addiction, and how to get involved in them.

Discusses the effects of alcohol, problem drinking, how to get help and legal implications of underage drinking.

Authors present a variety of perspectives on alcohol abuse concerning adolescent abuse, peer pressure and advertising, binge drinking, drunk driving, twelve-step programs, and family influences.

Presents fourteen essays that debate the question of substance abuse in advertising, and discusses whether or not the alcohol and tobacco industry targets youth, the effects of advertising on consumption, influences from films and television, and more.

Provides basic consumer health information for teens on the health effects of alcohol use, along with facts about identifying alcohol problems, and prevention and treatment strategies. Includes index, resource information and recommendations for further reading.