drug use

Contains twelve essays that provide varying viewpoints on issues related to drug abuse, debating questions of whether there is a drug abuse crisis and how drug abuse can be reduced.

Presents real kids' struggles with alcohol and drugs such as methamphetamine, heroin, ecstasy, and prescription medications, and discusses temptation, addiction's impact on the brain and one's life, and getting clean.

Personal stories and facts provide information about teen drug use, common drugs being abused, and incidents of hazing.

Rob wants to be a DJ, but when a girl overdoses during his first gig and his brother is implicated, Rob realizes he could lose everything.

A comprehensive guide for those experiencing puberty or those who want to learn more about the crucial development of adolescents from age 13 to 19. Provides over 600 essays on the most important topics surrounding teen health. Written by medical professionals, these easy-to-understand articles reach across nearly 20 categories of health related issues important to teens.

"An addiction to drugs or alcohol is dangerous for anyone, but the effects on teens and their developing brains can be especially severe. 'Teens and Addiction' explores the causes of this health issue, how it affects teens, and ways in which teens can protect themselves and get.

"Although steroid abuse is an ever-growing problem among athletes and teenagers, steroids remain one of the most misunderstood drugs. This title explores the history of steroids, their effects on the body, the laws and policies surrounding them, and their impact on society"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides information on the ways marijuana can negatively impact the human body. Topics include the differences between recreational marijuana and medical marijuana; how marijuana products (marijuana flower oils, tinctures, edibles, etc.) affect each person differently; marijuana dependence and . . . more"--Back cover.

"Should athletes who used performance-enhancing drugs be stripped of their medals? Can video games help build important skills? Every day, we hear arguments about issues in sports and entertainment in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using three relatable and accessible examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the effectiveness of arguments on opposing sides of the issues"--Provided by publisher.

The author describes his childhood in California, his addiction to crystal meth and heroin at a young age, his relapse after eighteen months of sobriety, and his path to recovery.