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YA
Special Reports series.
This excellent, extensively researched, and well-balanced series unpacks the details behind trending topics and current events. Topics covered include the widespread use of opioids, prevalence of addiction, history of opioid use, effect on the brain, difficulties in fighting the crisis, and medical and therapeutic treatments available. Sidebars, photographs, and individual profiles are featured throughout. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
128 pp.
| Twenty-First Century
| September, 2017
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LibraryISBN 978-1-5124-0953-6$37.32
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EbookISBN 978-1-5124-4861-0
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YA
This examination of the titular public health challenge includes the usual coverage: history of drug addiction, susceptibility, social impact, treatment, and future outlook. Goldsmith's book stands out for its sections confronting the medical industry's role in the current problem and the legal liabilities incurred by doctors who overprescribe opiates. Plentiful stock photos and infographics are included. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
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YA
Drug Dangers series.
Five text-heavy chapters outline each drug's current popularity, its negative effects, and treatment for and prevention of abuse, using charts, photographs, and sidebars for emphasis. Legalization of medical and recreational marijuana is mentioned only briefly in Marijuana. Alcohol is dense with statistics and studies, while Heroin and Painkillers overlap a great deal. There are four other fall 2016 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Drug Dangers titles: The Dangers of Heroin, The Dangers of Marijuana, The Dangers of Alcohol, and The Dangers of Painkillers.
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YA
Issues in Society series.
Introductions describe the current status of these drugs in the U.S. Performance-Enhancing largely explores the difficulties of testing professional and amateur athletes and the vagaries of which organizations are responsible for testing. Marijuana emphasizes its dangers rather than presenting a balanced view. Color photos and occasional "Viewpoint" sections add interest to the dense prose and dull, textbook-like layouts. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Issues in Society titles: How Harmful Are Performance-Enhancing Drugs? and Is Marijuana Harmful?.
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YA
Drug Dangers series.
Five text-heavy chapters outline each drug's current popularity, its negative effects, and treatment for and prevention of abuse, using charts, photographs, and sidebars for emphasis. Legalization of medical and recreational marijuana is mentioned only briefly in Marijuana. Alcohol is dense with statistics and studies, while Heroin and Painkillers overlap a great deal. There are four other fall 2016 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Drug Dangers titles: The Dangers of Heroin, The Dangers of Marijuana, The Dangers of Alcohol, and The Dangers of Painkillers.
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YA
Drug Dangers series.
Five text-heavy chapters outline each drug's current popularity, its negative effects, and treatment for and prevention of abuse, using charts, photographs, and sidebars for emphasis. Legalization of medical and recreational marijuana is mentioned only briefly in Marijuana. Alcohol is dense with statistics and studies, while Heroin and Painkillers overlap a great deal. There are four other fall 2016 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Drug Dangers titles: The Dangers of Heroin, The Dangers of Marijuana, The Dangers of Alcohol, and The Dangers of Painkillers.
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YA
Drug Dangers series.
Five text-heavy chapters outline each drug's current popularity, its negative effects, and treatment for and prevention of abuse, using charts, photographs, and sidebars for emphasis. Legalization of medical and recreational marijuana is mentioned only briefly in Marijuana. Alcohol is dense with statistics and studies, while Heroin and Painkillers overlap a great deal. There are four other fall 2016 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers the following Drug Dangers titles: The Dangers of Heroin, The Dangers of Marijuana, The Dangers of Alcohol, and The Dangers of Painkillers.
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YA
Issues in Society series.
Introductions describe the current status of these drugs in the U.S. Performance-Enhancing largely explores the difficulties of testing professional and amateur athletes and the vagaries of which organizations are responsible for testing. Marijuana emphasizes its dangers rather than presenting a balanced view. Color photos and occasional "Viewpoint" sections add interest to the dense prose and dull, textbook-like layouts. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Issues in Society titles: How Harmful Are Performance-Enhancing Drugs? and Is Marijuana Harmful?.
104 pp.
| Enslow
| January, 2015
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-4221-6$24.95
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YA
Investigate Drugs series.
Six or seven chapters about the use and abuse of each substance include descriptions, interactions with the human brain, physiology, consequences, treatment, and personal stories of addiction. "Did You Know?" sections add information but are awkwardly placed and interrupt the text. There is some repetition of text, photos, and graphics from volume to volume. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Investigate Drugs titles: Investigate Alcohol, Investigate Cocaine and Crack, Investigate Methamphetamine, Investigate Club Drugs, and Investigate Steroids and Performance Drugs.
104 pp.
| Enslow
| September, 2014
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-4253-7$24.95
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YA
Investigate Drugs series.
Six or seven chapters about the use and abuse of each substance include descriptions, interactions with the human brain, physiology, consequences, treatment, and personal stories of addiction. "Did You Know?" sections add information but are awkwardly placed and interrupt the text. There is some repetition of text, photos, and graphics from volume to volume. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Investigate Drugs titles: Investigate Alcohol, Investigate Cocaine and Crack, Investigate Methamphetamine, Investigate Club Drugs, and Investigate Steroids and Performance Drugs.
112 pp.
| Enslow
| September, 2014
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-4255-1$24.95
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YA
Investigate Drugs series.
Six or seven chapters about the use and abuse of each substance include descriptions, interactions with the human brain, physiology, consequences, treatment, and personal stories of addiction. "Did You Know?" sections add information but are awkwardly placed and interrupt the text. There is some repetition of text, photos, and graphics from volume to volume. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Investigate Drugs titles: Investigate Alcohol, Investigate Cocaine and Crack, Investigate Methamphetamine, Investigate Club Drugs, and Investigate Steroids and Performance Drugs.
112 pp.
| Enslow
| September, 2014
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-4254-4$24.95
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YA
Investigate Drugs series.
Six or seven chapters about the use and abuse of each substance include descriptions, interactions with the human brain, physiology, consequences, treatment, and personal stories of addiction. "Did You Know?" sections add information but are awkwardly placed and interrupt the text. There is some repetition of text, photos, and graphics from volume to volume. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Investigate Drugs titles: Investigate Alcohol, Investigate Cocaine and Crack, Investigate Methamphetamine, Investigate Club Drugs, and Investigate Steroids and Performance Drugs.
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YA
Essential Issues series.
Chapters cover abuse of a range of common drugs including prescription, over-the-counter, inhalants, and club drugs such as ecstasy. Bodden uses anecdotes, facts, and quotes from professionals and teens to support her thesis. The pages can be crowded and the prose dry, but the volume may be useful for high school research. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.
104 pp.
| Enslow
| September, 2014
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-4240-7$24.95
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YA
Investigate Drugs series.
Six or seven chapters about the use and abuse of each substance include descriptions, interactions with the human brain, physiology, consequences, treatment, and personal stories of addiction. "Did You Know?" sections add information but are awkwardly placed and interrupt the text. There is some repetition of text, photos, and graphics from volume to volume. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Investigate Drugs titles: Investigate Alcohol, Investigate Cocaine and Crack, Investigate Methamphetamine, Investigate Club Drugs, and Investigate Steroids and Performance Drugs.
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4-6
Matters of Opinion series.
This book examines three smoking-related issues: the rights of smokers, whether smoking should be banned, and whether tobacco companies are responsible for related health problems. In addition to pros and cons of each and a final writing assignment, two debate techniques--"slippery slope" and testimonials--are also analyzed. Sidebars and captioned photos support the choppy text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
112 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2011
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LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-131-7$23.95
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YA
Essential Issues series.
This book provides basic information about alcohol use and abuse with emphasis on the dangers of overindulgence by teens and young adults. A brief history of alcohol is presented, as well as laws and statistics related to its consumption; programs designed to help young people make wise decisions are also identified. Photographs and sidebars extend the text but crowd the pages. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.
113 pp.
| Greenhaven
| July, 2010
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7377-5011-9$31.80
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YA
Social Issues Firsthand series.
This book presents previously published essays about performance-enhancing drug use, on the sports field (e.g., steroids) and off (e.g., misuse of ADHD drugs and antianxiety meds). Because the stories are so personal, they may strike a chord with readers. More context and background information about the authors would be useful, and the unillustrated text is dense. Reading list. Ind.
119 pp.
| Greenhaven
| June, 2010
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7377-4799-7$30.85
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YA
Social Issues Firsthand series.
This book presents previously published essays about the issues surrounding underage drinking. Because the stories are so personal--and varied--they may strike a chord with readers burned out by the just-say-no approach. More context and background information about the authors would be useful, and the unillustrated text is dense. A directory of organizations to contact is appended. Reading list. Ind.
48 pp.
| Arcturus
| September, 2010
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LibraryISBN 978-1-84837-707-3$32.80
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YA
Teen FAQ series.
These overviews address the issues surrounding substance use and abuse. All the books acknowledge a social aspect to their topics, and Drugs touches on harmful versus beneficial chemical substances. Sidebars provide anecdotes, and an "Agony Aunt" advice column answers questions purportedly from real teens. The staged stock photos are unfortunate. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Teen FAQ titles: Smoking, Drugs, and Alcohol.
48 pp.
| Arcturus
| September, 2010
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LibraryISBN 978-1-84837-704-2$32.80
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YA
Teen FAQ series.
These overviews address the issues surrounding substance use and abuse. All the books acknowledge a social aspect to their topics, and Drugs touches on harmful versus beneficial chemical substances. Sidebars provide anecdotes, and an "Agony Aunt" advice column answers questions purportedly from real teens. The staged stock photos are unfortunate. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Teen FAQ titles: Smoking, Drugs, and Alcohol.