Pierce, Simon

An introduction to epilepsy, discussing what it is, how it can be treated, and what can be done for someone who is having a seizure.

"Portions of this book originally appeared in 'Post Traumatic Stress Disorder' by Peggy Thomas.".

Often known simply as depression, major depressive disorder can affect anyone. This extremely common disorder causes intense feelings of sadness, guilt, and worthlessness, often without any identifiable cause; it is much more than merely feeling sad. Through engaging text and enlightening sidebars, this volume discusses some of the scientific causes of depression and the ways it can be treated. Information is also provided to help those who are struggling with major depressive disorder.

Since prescription drugs can be obtained legally and found in medicine cabinets in young adults' own homes, there is a perception that they are not as dangerous as other types of drugs. However, abuse of prescriptions can have hazardous--sometimes even deadly--consequences, which readers discover in great detail. Enlightening charts and sidebars augment the discussion of prescription drug abuse, and a list of websites provides resources for those who may already be struggling with this addiction.