Teen Issues - Teen Alcoholism [Hardcover]

Barbara Sheen (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 11 and up | Series: Teen Issues

Over ten million American teenagers drink, of these two million are alcoholics. What causes teenagers to become alcoholics, how alcohol affects their bodies, what impact teen alcoholism has on society, what happens in treatment and recovery, and how education and the law are being used to prevent teen alcoholism are examined in this book.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 7-12. This book in the Teen Issues series effectively examines how and why some teenagers become alcoholics and discusses the ripple effect of teen alcoholism as well as treatment and preventative measures. The book begins with an overview of alcoholism as an addiction or a disease and goes on to look at the physiological, psychological, and emotional dimensions of the illness. Both the individual and societal consequences of teen alcoholism are considered. The book ends with discussions of specific treatment methods and programs as well as useful advice on how teens can stay sober. The author intersperses the factual information with quotes from recovering teen alcoholics. Appendixes include chapter notes, a glossary, organizations to contact, and suggestions for further reading. Clearly written and informative, this book offers a good overview of the many facets of teen alcoholism. Ed Sullivan
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Hardcover
• Publisher: Lucent Books; 1 edition (November 26, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590185013
• ISBN-13: 978-1590185018
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,751,392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)