Describes the medical uses of the prescription drug Ritalin, the problems presented by overprescribing it, its potential for abuse, and ways to prevent such abuse.
Examines the issue of alcohol use among teens, including the physical and psychological effects of alcohol abuse, risk factors for alcoholism, and sources of help for teens at risk.
Discusses illegal and legal drugs (both over-the-counter and prescription), alcohol, and food and explains how to prevent dangerous interactions among these substances.
Describes the practices and principles of twelve-step programs, how they can be used in dealing with such problems as alcoholism and drug addiction, and how to get involved in them.