drug use

Presents the diary left behind by sixteen-year-old Jay after he committed suicide, revealing his involvement with drugs and witchcraft.

Contains ten essays that offer personal stories on issues related to drug abuse, including peer pressure, being addicted to narcotics, recovery, parental views, and other topics; and provides contact information for organizations and a bibliography.

Presents real life stories that describe the effects of anabolic steroids on the mind and body; how, where and why kids get and use them; and the legal and physical consequences of steroid use.

A series of seventeen essays that explore U.S. drug and law enforcement policies and their impact on the spread of HIV and the civil rights of HIV-positive persons.

Presents a comprehensive study of the excessive use of steroids and other supplements by today's youth, and examines the dangers of these drugs and the roles that some professional athletes have played in projecting a negative influence to young boys and girls.

Examines the impact of drug abuse on families and the hope and joy of recovery.

Describes the widespread use of anabolic steroids, brake drugs, amphetamines, cocaine, and marijuana by athletes and discusses what the sports world has done to cope with drug abuse.

Describes drug addiction, its symptoms and manifestations; the effect of an addict on his or her family; how to handle the pressures of living with an addict; and how to get help.

Presents opposing viewpoints on the issues surrounding the use of drugs by athletes, steroid abuse, and drug testing. Includes critical thinking skill activities.

A biography of the Maryland basketball superstar with emphasis on the events that led to his death from cocaine.