Books in Face The Facts series

Prescription drugs can be a very positive thing when used correctly; however the illegal or unintended use of drugs can cause great harm. It’s important that kids are aware of the danger of recreational drug use. Armed with the knowledge imparted from this book, they will be equipped with all the facts and better able to make informed decisions when they encounter drugs.

What are chlamydia, genital herpes, and gonorrhea? How can STDs be prevented? What can you do to help a friend who has an STD? This book examines curable and incurable sexually transmitted diseases and the ignorance that surrounds them. First, learn about the history of STDs. Get the facts about the symptoms of each STD and how the life of their individual sufferer is affected. Read about real people who describe their experience with STDs. Find out how you can prevents infection, and where help and information can be found. Just the Facts is a powerful, hard-hitting series that presents the real facts about the difficult choices teenagers face. The books examine the myths that surround topics such as drug use, disease, body image, and pregnancy to get at the reality of dangers. Each book in the series presents and defines the issues and offers first-hand accounts to give a true picture of the life of someone who uses the drug or has the condition.

What do you now about cocaine? What is the difference between crack cocaine and powder cocaine and why can crack deadly? What is "cut" cocaine and what makes it especially dangerous? Why is cocaine often called the "champagne of drugs"? This book examines the drug cocaine. First, learn about the history of cocaine and how and where it is made. Get the facts about what cocaine does to a user's body and behavior by reading about real people who describe their lives as cocaine users. Explore how cocaine can harm not only the people who use it but also their families and friends. Finally, get a basic understanding of the laws and restrictions surrounding cocaine and where help can be found. Just the Facts is a powerful, hard-hitting series that presents the real facts about the difficult choices teenagers face. The books examine the myths that surround topics such as drug use, disease, body image, and pregnancy to get at the reality of dangers. Each book in the series presents and defines the issues and offers first-hand accounts to give a true picture of the life of someone who uses the drug or has the condition.

What causes diabetes? How common is diabetes in the world and the U.S.? Why do people with diabetes need a special diet? This book examines diabetes and explains why more and more people are developing the condition. Learn how medication and diet can be used to keep diabetes under control. Read about current treatments for diabetes and new research into a cure. Get the facts about what it is like to live with diabetes every day.