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Discusses the problem of teenage suicide, some theories about causes and patterns of suicidal behavior, society's responses to suicide, and some preventive measures.

Discusses what people do and do not dream about, dreams in folklore, the language of dreams, and children's dreams and nightmares. Also explores creative dreaming and the meaning of dreams.

An overview of vaccinations, explaining some basic terms, their development, with an emphasis on smallpox and polio vaccines, their current and future use, controversies concerning their use, and possible negative effects.

Describes a social service through which people in need of helpreceive advice and encouragement over the telephone from trainedpersonnel. Includes a chapter on runaways and suggestions for setting up such a service.

Discusses alcohol use in the United States, including the physical effects, the origin of the drinking age, societal mixed messages, and the sociological impacts.

Discusses the effects of alcoholic beverages on the body, the difference between use and abuse, and situations in which one mustdecide whether or not to drink.