Watkins, Christine

Presents a series of essays that discuss the moral and ethical controversy over capital punishment in America.

Explores whether abstinence programs are effective, It looks at the success rate of abstinence programs in preventing teen pregnancy, whether abstinence programs should be federally funded, and compares abstinence programs to other sex education programs.

"Alcohol Abuse: Excessive Alcohol Consumption Creates Numerous Health Risks; Moderate Alcohol Consumption Provides Health Benefits; Underage Drinking Leads to Risky Behavior and Alcohol Abuse; Lowering the Legal Drinking Age Could Reduce Alcohol Abuse in Young People; Maintaining the Legal Drinking Age of 21 Helps Prevent Alcohol Abuse; Alcoholism Is a Brain Disease; Alcoholism Is Not a Disease; Alcoholism Is a Genetic Disorder; Alcoholics Anonymous Is an Effective Treatment Program; Alcoholics Anonymous Is a Flawed Treatment Program; Cognitive Therapy Can Be an Effective Treatment for Alcoholism; Binge Drinking Is a Serious Problem for Underage Drinkers; Drinking Alcohol While Pregnant Harms the Baby; Alcohol Abuse Is Increasing Among Military Personnel; Alcohol Abuse Affects Men and Women Differently"--.

Contains fourteen essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to date rape, including the role alcohol plays in the crime, the definition of rape, prosecution of date rapists, false accusations, legislation to protest victims, and more.

Authors present differing opinions on whether teen suicide is a major health problem, whether bullying increases the risk of teen suicide, and whether gay teens face an increased risk of suicide.

Authors present differing opinions on whether the drug "spice" may be harmful and should be regulated, whether legislation is needed to ban synthetic club drugs, and whether community coalitions can help reduce access to synthetic drugs.

Authors present differing opinions on whether the age of consent should be lowered, whether minors should need parental consent to obtain abortions, and whether minors should have access to contraception without parental consent.

A collection of opposing essays examining topics related to adoption including international policies, citizenship, father registries, birth certificates, and racial issues.

Contains controversial articles that debate various perspectives on the issue of human embryo experimentation, exploring questions over whether the practice is beneficial and ethical, whether research should be federally funded, and whether early human embryos are human beings.

Authors present differing opinions on whether the accessibility of guns leads to gun crimes, whether an updated background check system will prevent gun violence, and whether U.S. gun laws fuel Mexican drug wars.