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.
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.
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.
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.