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Teens and Substance Abuse
Peggy J. Parks
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2015)Presents facts about teen substance abuse, looking at its prevalence, its consequences, and how it can be prevented.
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Teens and Body Image
Christine Wilcox
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2015)Presents facts about teens and body image, looking at negative body image, its consequences, and how it can be remedied.
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Teens, Nutrition, and Dieting
Christine Wilcox
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2015)Presents facts about teen nutrition, looking at how diet can affect athletic performance, why more teens are overweight, and how to manage weight loss.
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Teen Violence
Carla Mooney
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Dec. 1, 2012)Examines trends in teenage violence and discusses possible ways of preventing it.
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Bipolar Disorders: Diseases and Disorders
Hal Marcovitz
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Dec. 1, 2008)Bipolar disorders manifest themselves in wild mood swings that affect some 5.7 million Americans, causing many to lapse into deep states of depression or manic episodes featuring out of control behavior and overwhelming euphoria. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines What are Bipolar Disorders and What are the Symptoms? What Causes Bipolar Disorders? How Do Bipolar Disorders Affect People? and What Treatments are Available for Bipolar Disorders?
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Bulimia
Peggy J. Park
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Dec. 1, 2012)Offers an overview of bulimia, including its causes, risks, and treatment options.
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The Death Penalty
Lauri S. Friedman
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Jan. 15, 2007)The death penalty is one of the most eduring controversial issues in American society. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines whether the death penalty is just, a deterrent to crime, fairly applied, and if it constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.
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Garbage and Recycling
Peggy J. Parks
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2010)According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, garbage has grown exponentially in the United States since 1960, increasing from 88 million tons (80 million metric tons) to 250 million tons (227 million metric tons) in 2008. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines How Serious a Problem Is Garbage? Is Toxic Waste a Serious Problem? How Effective Is Recycling? and How Can Garbage Be Reduced in the Future?
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Nuclear Power
Jill Karson
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2010)Today, over 100 nuclear power plants produce nearly 20 percent of the electricity used in the United States. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines Is Nuclear Power a Viable Energy Source? How Does Nuclear Power Affect the Environment? Is Nuclear Power Safe? What Is the Future of Nuclear Power?
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Bipolar Disorder
Peggy J. Parks
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2014)Provides information about bipolar disorder, including its causes, its effects, and how it can be overcome.
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HPV
Peggy J. Parks
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2014)Provides information about HPV, including the health risks it poses, how infections can be prevented, and if the vaccine should be mandatory.
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Oxycodone
Lydia Bjornlund
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2011)Describes oxycodone abuse, including how patients can become addicted to the prescription drug, how it is currently regulated, and how further abuse may be prevented in the future.