substance use

Presents a collection of twenty-three controversial essays that debate issues associated with teen addictions; and focuses on topics including the effects of alcohol, nicotine, and brain altering drugs, genetic influences, and personal stories of drug use and recovery.

Collection of essays that describe and debate teenage substance addictions, the seriousness of the problem, and the role of cigarette smoking in teenage addiction.

Examines the increasing use and effects of drugs, both legal and illicit, among women in today's society and the sociological and cultural reasons for this phenomenon.

Describes the dangers of inhaling all kinds of chemical products, including paints, gasoline, aerosols, glues, and more, and discusses the signs of inhalant abuse and where to go for help.

Discusses amphetamines, their misuse, abuse, and dangers.

Discusses what factors can put teenagers at risk for suicide, teen pregnancy, gang violence, drugs, and other dangers.

Explains the dangers of turning to drugs in an attempt to ease the symptoms of depression and anxiety, discusses the effects of different classes of drugs, and offers advice on how to resist getting involved with drugs. Includes a glossary and a list of places to contact for help.

Leading authorities on drugs discuss the use, abuse, and the effects of marijuana, alcohol, LSD, heroin, cocaine, PCP, and other drugs and the alternatives to drug use.

Examines the use of volatile hydrocarbons such as paint thinners, glue, and cleaning fluid as inhalants, a rapidly-growing form of drug abuse.

A collection of conversations between six teens that addresses issues such as drugs, alcohol, tobacco, eating disorders, self-mutilation, and other high risk behaviors and provides advice on how to deal with them.