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"'All parents should have this book on hand, and use it to open important dialogues with their kids. Arm them with knowledge.' --Ellen Hopkins, best-selling author of the Crank trilogy. Just Say Know! With drug education for children more important than ever, this nonfiction book draws on the experiences of the New York Times best-selling father/son team, and inspiration behind the film Beautiful Boy, David and Nic Sheff to provide all the information...

Discusses the positive and negative effects of a variety of drugs, including tobacco, caffeine, and illegal street drugs.

Discusses some of the chemical substances which people inhale for a quick high, the dangers of "huffing," the toxic effects of such substances, and social aspects of inhalant abuse.

Examines the drug problem, why legal efforts to prevent drugs from reaching the public have failed, and steps the government hastaken to enter the fields of prevention and treatment.

"Describes addiction, [concentrating on substance abuse,] its signs, symptoms, treatment, and effects on society"--Provided by publisher.

Explore this book with the realization that substance abuse is a complex phenomenon, sometimes involving confusing meanings and conflicting behaviors. Drug use becomes harmful and dangerous when drugs are used for nonmedical reasons, especially when social or recreational use involves illegal drugs, or when the abuse of legal drugs becomes part of a person's everyday life.

This book provides information about the effects of heroin and how this illegal drug is contributing to the ongoing opioid crisis. Opioids are psychoactive drugs derived from the opium poppy, such as heroin or morphine, or synthetic versions that mimic their effects, such as fentanyl or oxycodone.

"Introduces young readers to the dangers of a tranquilizer and depressant addiction and shows ways that users have found help. Learn about the physical and mental effects of tranquilizer and depressant abuse and their negative impacts on lives"--

Describes the issues surrounding substance abuse including symptoms of addiction, risk factors for substance abuse, detox, and relapse.