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English
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"Provides information on drug and alcohol use, shares the stories of families who have lived through addiction, and teaches readers how to navigate peer pressure and stress." --
The Sheffs, a father-and-son team, provide all the information teens and tweens need to know about drugs, alcohol, and addiction. With testimonials from peers who have been there and families who have lived through the addiction of a loved one, they provide the cold, hard...
2) Addictions
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Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"Addiction is one of the most all-consuming issues people confront in their lives. Teenagers often find it difficult to handle the struggles they have with addictive behaviors involving alcohol, drugs, gaming, social media, and online sexual activity. This guide will help teenagers feel less alone and find resources to help them overcome issues they are often too ashamed to talk about. Using simple, accessible text and relatable narrative examples,...
Author
Publisher
Hazelden Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The #MeToo and Time's Up movements have exposed the truth that many already knew: sexual violence is real, pervasive, and causing widespread trauma for millions of survivors. This visibility is also shedding light on the lack of resources available for victims to heal from their pain. Many survivors turn to whatever coping mechanisms are close by, which often include alcohol, other drugs, and unhealthy behaviors. Jennifer Storm is living proof that...
Author
Publisher
Momentum
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Introduces young readers to the dangers of a tranquilizer and depressant addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of tranquilizer and depressant abuse and their negative impacts on lives"-- www.childsworld.com
10) Inhalants
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Publisher
Enslow Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
c1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Discusses some of the chemical substances which people inhale for a quick high, the dangers of "huffing," the toxic effects of such substances, and social aspects of inhalant abuse.
12) Addiction
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Publisher
F. Watts
Pub. Date
©1992
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the phenomenon of compulsive dependence on such pleasure-giving substances as drugs, alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and food, as well as causes of, treatments for, and societal attitudes toward such addictions."--Title page verso.
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Series
It happened to me volume No. 36
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
" ... Looks at the various reasons why young people experiment with drugs and alcohol-and the consequences of doing so. Written to help young adults and those close to them understand substance abuse disorder, this book is full of important and practical information from various experts. In addition to facts, statistics, and advice, this book also provides insights from real people-teen addicts and others-who have been affected by substance abuse."...
14) Substance abuse
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Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
c1993
Language
English
Description
Examines such substances as prescription drugs, marijuana, psychedelics, and heroin, discusses their functions and effects, and describes substance addiction and methods of treatment.
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Publisher
Village Earth Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Drug and alcohol abuse is a major health problem for people all over the world. Millions of people are affected by drugs and alcohol each year. Many people have family or friends who are addicted to drugs, alcohol, or both. Drugs and alcohol can be deadly, as well, leaving families without parents or parents missing their lost kids. You hear about drugs and alcohol on TV and read about them online. But, many people -- kids and adults -- don't understand...
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Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Addictions come in many forms. But they have in common the fact that an addicted person has a heightened need or strong craving for a particular substance or activity. In "Addictions and Risky Behaviors: Cutting, Bingeing, Snorting, and Other Dangers", author Rene C. Rebman discusses alcohol and drug addiction, inhalant abuse, smoking, eating disorders, self-mutilation, and Internet addiction. She looks at the causes and characteristics of all these...
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