Alcohol Information for Teens (Teen Health Series) 4th Edition by Keith Jones
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Overview: Cultures around the world have used alcoholic beverages throughout recorded history. Alcohol has been used to treat medical complaints, in religious ceremonies, celebrations, and to increase conviviality in social gatherings. Despite its widespread acceptance, however, societies have struggled to address the negative effects associated with its misuse. Alcoholic beverages come in different forms, such as spirits, beer, wines, or cocktails, and servings can contain vastly different amounts of pure alcohol. But all these beverages share a common concern: Teens should not drink them. In the United States, it is illegal in all 50 states for anyone under the age of 21 to consume alcoholic beverages. However, surveys reveal that underage youth have substantial experience with alcohol. Even more important than legal concerns are the potential health-related outcomes. Alcohol consumption can have negative effects on the still-maturing teen brain, and research has shown that the earlier teens begin drinking the more they risk developing alcohol dependency and other adverse conditions.
Alcohol Information For Teens, Fourth Edition provides updated information about the use and misuse of alcohol. It describes ways alcohol can affect mental and physical health. It discuses the special vulnerabilities of the teen brain and the changes in brain functioning that lead to dependency. A section on treatment and recovery discusses achieving and maintaining sobriety, and a section on alcohol abuse in the family addresses the special concerns of teens who live with an alcoholic relative. The book concludes with resource directories for finding help or more information about alcohol and substance abuse.
Genre: Non-Fiction > Health, Fitness & Medical
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