Alcohol information for teens : health tips about alcohol and alcoholism : including facts about underage drinking, preventing teen alcohol use, alcohol's effects on the brain and the body, alcohol abuse treatment, help for children of alcoholics, and more
"Provides basic consumer health information for teens on effects of alcohol use on adolescents, treatment of addictions, and alcoholism in families. Includes index, resource information and recommendations for further reading."--Provided by publisher
Popular Work
xiii, 370 pages ; 24 cm.
9780780807419, 0780807413
56967159
Basic information about alcohol
Facts and myths about alcohol
Alcohol: what you don't know can harm you
Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
Alcoholism: facts and frequently asked questions
Preventing teen alcohol use
Be in charge of your life, say no to alcohol
The minimum legal drinking age
Deterring alcohol-impaired drivers
Handling peer pressure
Tips for alcohol-free parties
Religious beliefs and service attendance lower alcohol use
When teens drink, parents may pay
Reduce youth access to alcohol
Preventing alcohol abuse through positive youth development Underage drinking
America's underage drinking epidemic
How is alcohol affecting your life?
Gender and underage alcohol use
Factors that affect teen drinking
Alcohol advertising targets teens
Alcohol's effects on the body
Long-term health consequences of using alcohol
Myths versus facts about alcohol and the liver
Adolescent drinking impairs brain function
Alcohol intoxication
Alcohol poisoning
Alcohol, pregnancy, and fetal alcohol syndrome
Alcohol's influence on behavior and mental health
DUI: driving under the influence of alcohol
Alcohol use increases risky sexual behavior and assault
Suicide, depression, and youth drinking
Violence linked to underage drinking
Heavy and binge drinking among underage persons
Drugs and alcohol: a dangerous combination
Overcoming alcohol dependency
Leaving alcohol behind
Finding the right treatment program
Everyday detox: taking care of mind and body
How to help a friend who has an alcohol problem
Children of alcoholics
Important facts for children of alcoholics
Coping with an alcoholic parent
Breaking the family cycle of addiction
If you need more information
Additional reading about alcohol use and abuse
Support groups for alcoholics and children of alcoholics
Organizations providing information about alcohol and alcoholism
Includes index