alcohol

Study of how alcohol and caffeine work, their effect on the brain and body, and how they are understood in light of recent advances in science, with information on the cultural history of the popular substances and personal stories of celebrities and other people who have been affected by the drugs.

Examines the effects that the use of drugs such as nicotine, alcohol, cocaine, tranquilizers, and depressants can have on the individual user and on society as a whole.

Describes the negative effects of alcohol abuse, covering drunk driving, damage to the liver and the rest of the body, and withdrawal and treatment, and includes illustrations, a glossary, support group information, and a further-reading list.

Text and accompanying photographs explore the physical, emotional, historical, and societal effects of alcohol providing statistics showing the extent of the problem in the United States.

Discusses the history, effects, health and social aspects, and legal ramifications of alcohol, as well as treatments for alcoholism.

Presents a short study of alcohol use and abuse, and describes alcoholic content, prohibition, social drinking, the effects of excessive alcohol use on the body and brain, and more.

Discusses the issues surrounding alcohol, including laws regulating the sale and use of alcohol, drunk driving, and the responsibility of advertisers for alcohol abuse.

Describes what alcohol is, how it affects the body, and what happens when people drink too much.

Presents a comprehensive guide for teens on experimenting with drugs and alcohol and discusses some of the reasons why teens use them, how they affect the brain, the dangers of over-the-counter medications and steroids, and warnings about Ecstasy and other club drugs.

Examines the issue of alcohol use among teens, including the physical and psychological effects of alcohol abuse, risk factors for alcoholism, and sources of help for teens at risk.