physiological effect

Discusses the social and physical effects of alcohol, the reasons teenagers drink, the problems caused by teenage alcoholism, and possible preventive measures and treatments.

Provides teenagers with information on drug use, abuse, and addiction. Discusses the physical and psychological effects of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, inhalants, ecstasy, and many other drugs that are commonly abused. Includes information about drug-related health concerns, such as HIV infection, risky sexual behavior, and drug-facilitated rape. Offers the types of treatment available while explaining how to help a friend or parent with a substance abuse problem.

The story of how the United States exploded atomic weapons on its own soil and what happened in the wake of the tests.

This book uses news stories and everyday applications to explain the science behind steroids.

This book discusses tobacco products that contain an addictive chemical called nicotine and explains that every tobacco product contains dozens of carcinogens linked to a wide range of diseases, including emphysema, heart disease, and lung cancer.

Simple text and photos explain why some people drink alcohol and what an alcoholic is.

An introduction to alcohol--what it is, how it affects the body, why some people become problem drinkers, and how to recognize, prevent, and treat alcoholism.

Discusses the effects of alcoholic beverages on the body, the difference between use and abuse, and situations in which one must decide whether or not to drink.

Discusses reasons for smoking, the damaging effects of tobacco on smokers, and the difficulty of breaking the habit.