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Evitar las drogas (Avoiding Drugs) Evitar las drogas (Avoiding Drugs) Patricia J Murphy Describes types of medicine, such as prescription and over the counter, and their proper use. Also provides an introduction to the dangers of tobacco and alcohol, and the illegal use of drugs. This b… OL15181275W
You can say "No" to drugs! You can say "No" to drugs! Gretchen Super Describes, in simple terms, how to say "No" to drugs, how to listen to your own feelings, how to handle peer pressure, and how to become a drug-free kid. OL15841229W
Chemical dependency and the dysfunctional family Chemical dependency and the dysfunctional family Jeff Biggers Discusses the causes and dangers of chemical dependency, its effects on the family, and ways to get help in dealing with this problem. OL17730327W
Drug abuse Drug abuse Arthur Gillard Presents readings from a variety of perspectives that allow readers to better understand and navigate the topic of drug abuse. OL17885159W
Transgenerational addiction Transgenerational addiction Jeff Biggers Discusses drug abuse and alcoholism, how they may be passed from one generation to the next, and the problems they can cause in families. OL1888273W
The facts about steroids The facts about steroids Suzanne LeVert "Discusses the history, effects, and dangers of steroids as well as addiction treatment options"--Provided by publisher. OL2005400W
Drugs on your streets Drugs on your streets Gabrielle I. Edwards Discusses various drugs and their dangers and presents survival techniques for existing in a drug-infested neighborhood. OL2640966W
Drugs and the pressure to be perfect Drugs and the pressure to be perfect Michael B. Langer Discusses perfectionism and its causes, the possibility of its leading to drug abuse, and ways to cope with both problems. OL2668386W
Narcotics Narcotics George Glass Describes narcotics, presents their dangers, and provides advice on how to get help when a person is addicted. OL2737792W
Gangs and drugs Gangs and drugs Ajamu Niamke Kamara,Barbara Cottman Becnel One of the founders of the Crips, a Los Angeles gang, tells the reader about the dangers of gang life, particularly of getting involved with drug use and drug dealing. OL2755066W
Drugs and gun violence Drugs and gun violence Maryann Miller Examines the relationship between drugs and gun violence in modern society. OL2940536W
Drugs and your brothers and sisters Drugs and your brothers and sisters Rhoda McFarland Discusses the effects of drug abuse on the family, particularly siblings, of the abuser and what family members can do to help each other. OL3262059W
Drugs and your parents Drugs and your parents Rhoda McFarland Readers who have a parent or parents that are alcohol/drug abusers learn how to survive in a chemically dependent household, and find out where to get help for their parent(s) and themselves. OL3262068W
Drugs and where to turn Drugs and where to turn Bea O'Donnell Rawls Uses a real life story to look at some myths and facts about drugs and alcohol, and suggests ways to help yourself with abuse difficulties. Lists hotlines and organizations that help. OL3455149W
Drugs in society Drugs in society John Salak Describes the history of drug abuse in America, the effects of drug use and abuse, and the current debate surrounding drugs. OL3750922W
Focus on opiates Focus on opiates Susan DeStefano Examines the social and medical background of opium use, emphasizing its history as a drug with legitimate applications and as a powerful and dangerous illegal narcotic. OL4093561W
Focus on hallucinogens Focus on hallucinogens Jeffrey Shulman Discusses the many dangers of the illicit use of hallucinogenic drugs. Also examines the controlled use of hallucinogens by aboriginal peoples in religious and social contexts. OL4093612W
The drug-alert dictionary and resource guide The drug-alert dictionary and resource guide Jeffrey Shulman Alphabetically arranged entries introduce drug-related terms, concepts, and issues. A resource guide lists drug-related programs and activities. OL4093616W
When someone you love is addicted When someone you love is addicted Jessica Hanan Discusses how and why people may become addicted to drugs or alcohol, the effects such addictions can have on family members and friends, and ways to get help. OL491107W
Tweak Tweak Nic Sheff Nic Sheff was drunk for the first time at age eleven. In the years that followed, he would regularly smoke pot, do cocaine and Ecstasy, and develop addictions to crystal meth and heroin. Even so, he … OL8755708W
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