physiological effect

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physiological effect

Alcohol

2002
Discusses the effects of alcohol on the human body, the dangers of alcohol abuse, and alcoholism treatment and prevention.

Cocaine

2008
Describes the effects of cocaine on the brain and body, lists signs of addiction, explains how to get help, and discusses the cocaine-related deaths of several athletes and celebrities.

Alcohol information for teens

health tips about alcohol and alcoholism
2005
Presents a comprehensive study that addresses the correlation between teen drinking and automobile accidents and crime and shows how peer pressure, family problems, and stress impact the decision to consume alcohol.

Smoking

a risky business
1996
Provides a history of tobacco products and smoking, with a discussion of harmful effects and changing social attitudes.

The shallows

what the Internet is doing to our brains
2011
Examines the physiological and psychological effects the Internet has on the brain and argues that human focus and patience have become shorter, deep thought has lessened, and reading has turned into scanning due to changes the Internet usage causes on neural pathways.

Tobacco

1992
Examines the role of tobacco as a major economic, political, social, and health issue. Includes information on the tobacco industry and on the hazards of smoking.

Alcohol and alcoholism

1986
Examines alcohol abuse and alcoholism, a disease many feel cannot be cured, only arrested.

Alcohol

2000
Discusses alcohol, its negative effects on the mind and body, its legal aspects, and the importance of not using it.

Tobacco

2000
Discusses tobacco, how it damages the body, why people use it, and how to keep from ever starting to smoke.

Marijuana

2000
Introduces marijuana--what it is, how it has been used, its effects on the body, and the debate over legalization.

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