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Given that chemicals in over 1,400 (mainly household) products can be intentionally inhaled for their psychoactive and mind-altering effects, it's not surprising that inhalants are the most commonly abused drug in the United States today, especially among young people. In spite of their popularity, however, very little is known about how these chemicals act on the brain and body. This book provides valuable information on the history of inhalant abuse, the major classes of the most commonly abused inhalants, what scientists currently know about the effects of inhalants on the brain and body, trends in inhalant abuse, and treatment and prevention measures. ... Read more

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An great new book on inhalants
This book provides up to date information on inhalants and is written in a language that is clear and easy to understand. As volatile solvents are found in common chemicals and many household products, this book is especially important for all.

The book is presented in straightforward manner. The author opens with an overview of inhalants, where she answers the question, "What are inhalants?" This chapter shows the reader that inhalants make up over 1400 legally obtained household products and are, ironically, one of the least studied drugs. The second chapter provides an engaging history of inhalant abuse. From the ancient Greeks to 19th century doctors and academics to volatile solvent abusers in World War II, this chapter illustrates the long history of inhalant abuse in the world. Chapter three describes the properties of inhalants, while chapter four explains the way inhalants act on the body. Particularly interesting in this chapter is the explanation of the reward pathways in the brain. Chapter five looks at the types of abusers and issues of dependence and withdrawal. Chapter six is a very useful chapter as it deals with the consequences of abuse. The short and long term effects of abusing inhalants are made clear in this chapter. Chapter seven presents very a dynamic collection of trends and data on use of inhalants, while the last chapter focuses on treatment and prevention.

Vivid diagrams, charts and photos supplement all of the chapters. It is clear that the author has taken care to make sure that the charts and images are relevant and useful. Ms. Lobo has taken care to present her information in a factual matter while maintaining a crisp and engaging voice. The book is presented in a way that allows the readers to take the information and process the data on their own.

Having worked in community outreach with K-12 students and educators, I believe this book should be an essential part of 7-12 grade libraries. I highly recommend it to parents as well!
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It helped a lot!!
This book helped me to understand my situation better.I had been assigned to write about Alcoholism and it's effects on families in my English Comp. I class.As a coincidence, my uncle is an alcoholic.I got this book and not only did it help me with my paper but it made me understand that my uncle can't help what has happened to him.He is chemically dependant on it.He had become dependant on the alcohol to deal with everyday situations and interactions.I would recomend this book to anybody who knows or once knew an alcoholic.It will make you want to go and give them a hug, and reassure them. ... Read more

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Our adorable cast of adopted babies, Our KidsPak, are back and saving children's lives! This hard cover children's book spreads the word about the dangers of smoking, and pleads with children not to start this nasty habit.Each page is delightfully illustrated in full color, and is easy to read and understand.Ideal for young children, parents will appreciate "N" is for NO SMOKING...please, as a support tool in their quest to discourage their children from smoking."N" is for NO SMOKING...please, does an excellent job of tackling a negative topic in a positive format. ... Read more

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Dedicated to the fresh, new perspectives of today's teenagers (from twelve through twenty), this new volume shares advice, commentary and stories on dealing with one of the most prevalent challenges of adolescence: drugs and alcohol. But more and more, teens are using their courage and knowledge to meet this challenge head-on, choosing to live a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle. This bookgives teens insight on what to do when things seem beyond their control and it will help them to:

• Know the facts about how drugs and alcohol physically and mentally affect the human body
• Understand why, how and when chemical dependency sets in
• Succeed in saying "no", even when friends or peers are saying "yes"
• Deal with the situation when friends' or family members' usage is out of control
• Know what to do if they become chemically dependent
• Realize that using drugs or alcohol can alter ambitions, change priorities, misalign goals, and undermine relationships
• Manage their roller coasteremotions by providing alternatives

Divided into six units, each chapter opens with a story from a teen and concludes with "Questions to Think About," to allow the realistic and honest message to set in. Resources and referrals, as well as information on twelve-step programs, are also included.

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This book is very fake
After reading ms youngs book A teen's guide to living drug free, I would think that she would have named it a teens guide to being a drug-e, this book realy had good points but I dont think a book can do the work to keeping teens sober they need more drug education class's in schools. ... Read more

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Combining the diary of a girl tempted by drugs and sections of factual information, this is a frank look at the most prevalent drugs and the social situations in which young people might be invited to use them. Without being preachy, this book answers teens' and preteens' questions about what drugs really do, how to say no, and how to help a friend in trouble. ... Read more