| Alcohol and Drug Abuse Contributor(s): Powell, Jillian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0836891996 ISBN-13: 9780836891997 Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing OUR PRICE: $31.99 Product Type: Library Binding Published: July 2008 Annotation: ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE: The teenage years are a time for trying new things, and some teens experiment with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. They may be curious or want to fit in. And they may not know that drug use is linked to many negative effectslong-term addiction, health problems, school failure, violence, and even suicide. Learn about the dangers of smoking, binge drinking, and abusing over-the-counter, prescription, and illegal drugs. Find out strategies for resisting tobacco, alcohol, and drugs by focusing on positive and healthy behaviors. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics - Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse |
| Dewey: 362.290 |
| LCCN: 2008005459 |
| Lexile Measure: 1100 |
| Series: Emotional Health Issues |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 8" W x 10.17" (0.79 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 125455 Reading Level: 8.3 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: - In-depth coverage ideal for student reports - Topics correlated to health education curriculum standards - Series developed in consultation with a mental health consultant - Case studies present real-world scenarios - Reader-friendly It's a Fact and In Focus boxes with current statistics and topical information - Full-color photographs that connect readers to the text - Resources for support, assistance, or further information - Glossary to help build health literacy, Index |