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Index
Cover
About this Book
Title Page
Contents
Chapter 1: The Addiction Risk
Changes and Pressures
Not Just Drugs
On-line Addiction
Chapter 2: Drugs: Types and Dangers
Many Names, Many Dangers
Reasons for Drug Use
How Many Are at Risk?
Ecstasy: A Hazardous Trend
Raves
Marijuana
Designer Drugs
Steroids
Supplements
Girls at Risk
Getting Clean
Chapter 3: Alcohol: The Drug of Choice
Drinking and Driving
Feeling Invincible
Liquor Industry Criticized
Sweet Taste, Bad Backlash
Issues of Trust
Mixed Feelings
New Laws, New Attitudes
Chapter 4: Inhalant Abuse: The Silent Epidemic
Methods Used
Hidden Dangers
How Many Die?
A Cycle of Abuse
Few Options Available
Education Is Effective
Chapter 5: Smoking: Not Just a Bad Habit
Hooked
The Power of Nicotine
Reversing the Risk
Advertising Targets
A New Message
Attacking Teens’ Wallets
Kicking the Habit
Chapter 6: Eating Disorders: Deadly Behavior
Jen’s Story
Image Is Everything
Obese Teens
Trying to Cope
Starving for Attention
Immigrant Girls in Conflict
Myths and Misconceptions
Effects and Dangers
At Risk
Chapter 7: Self-Mutilation: A Cry for Help
A Growing Phenomenon
Natural Endorphins
Lost Years
The Male Perspective
The Price They Pay
Being Ready to Stop
Chapter 8: The Internet and Social Media: Obsession and Isolation
Avoidance and Isolation
Unsupervised
Chat Rooms
“Cam Girls” and “Cam Boys”
Cyber Cafes
Internet Addiction as a Defense
Too Much Internet?
Social Media, Texting, and Sexting
Chapter 9: What Can Help
A Family Policy
No Quick Fixes
Chapter Notes
Glossary
For More Information
Further Reading
Internet Addresses
Index
Note To Our Readers
Dedication
Copyright
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