alcohol use

Explains the consequences of drinking alcohol to teens, discussing its effects on the brain and body, looking at how a drunk person really drives, and considering the possiblity of addiction; and features a simulation of an automobile accident in which a drunk teen causes the deaths of three friends.

Discusses teenage drinking, a national problem, and presents case studies of teens who drink, who don't drink, and who have drinking problems.

Gives information on how to deal with teenage addicts.

Discusses the physical and social effects of alcohol on young people who drink or who live with people who drink.

Introduces twelve-step programs designed to help people recover from substance abuse and other addictive behavior, using alcoholism as an example.

Documentary on drug abuse in young teens, and the things that parents can do to fight the problem within their own families.

Contains a fictional story in which a young boy describes how his mother's drinking affects him; and includes information and guided counseling facts and exercises aimed at helping readers cope with issues concerning alcoholic parents.

Answers questions about drug and alcohol use, the myths surrounding drugs, and what you can do in your home and community to assist in stopping the use and distribution of drugs.

Shows how alcohol affects the brain and body and impairs motor skills and judgment, and includes interviews with teenagers and experts, weighing drinking's benefits and risks.