Discusses teenage drug use, including its dangers, how it is treated, and how it can be prevented.

Discusses drugs and suicide, how they can both function as forms of escape, how one can lead to the other, and what the alternatives are.

Provides an overview of drug addiction, describes the lives of four teenage drug addicts, and suggests ways to get involved in fighting this social problem.

Information on all the major drugs of abuse, long- and short- term effects of drugs, and treatment choices.

Alcohol and other drug use among teenagers is epidemic. Children as young as grade-school age are experimenting with mood-altering substances. One out of every four high school students drink to excess when they drink. Many teenagers are abusing alcohol and other drugs--and many will die prematurely if they don't get help. Choices & Consequences tells you precisely how you can help. Written for parents, teachers, family doctors, mental health professionals,...