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48 pp.
| Arcturus
| September, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-84837-704-2$32.80
(4)
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.