The Truth About Alcohol

In a straightforward and nonjudgmental manner, THE TRUTH ABOUT series tackles a range of current issues that affect teens. Each A-to-Z volume delivers the information teens need to cope with pressure from a multitude of sources and to make informed choices when faced with difficult decisions. Special features such as "Q & A," "Teens Speak," and "Fact Or Fiction?" focus on critical aspects of current topics, while "Did You Know?" presents up-to-date tables and graphs. With an informative glossary and a valuable listing of hotlines and further resources, these books are essential reading for young people in search of guidance and knowledge.

Barry Youngerman has been a nonfiction writer, editor, and translator for more than 35 years. Health Dingwell, Ph.D., is an independent researcher and writer of nonfiction, specializing in education and health and wellness topics. Dr. Dingwell is also certified in stress management. Robert N. Golden, M.D., is dean of the School of Medicine and Public Health and vice chancellor for medical affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Golden is a Fellow of the American College of Psychiatrists and the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Fred L. Peterson, Ph.D., is an associate professor of health education at the University of Texas at Austin. A contributing author to National Health Education Standards: Achieving Excellence (2007), Dr. Peterson's primary areas of scholarship within child, adolescent, and school health include adolescent risk-taking behavior, teacher health literacy, and global warming education.

Praise for the previous edition:...clear and concise...broad in scope...do[es] an excellent job of providing accurate information for teens...belong[s] in any library serving young adults.—School Library Journal
Alcohol use and abuse are linked to homicide, suicide, violence, cancer, and accidental deaths, and alcohol is often a key factor in the deaths of young people. But beyond that, even those who don't drink can suffer if someone close to them abuses alcohol. According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a person who consumes five or more drinks on at least five different occasions during a month is a heavy drinker. But it isn't necessary to drink heavily to experience some of the problems associated with alcohol abuse.
The Truth About Alcohol, Second Edition presents the facts and figures about alcohol consumption in a clear and balanced format. The A-to-Z entries in this revised resource detail the social, legal, and personal ramifications of alcohol abuse, while personal testimonies and question-and-answer sections provide readers with an inside look at the world of alcoholism.
New and revised entries include:
Alcohol and depression
Binge drinking among teenagers
Causes of alcoholism
Children of alcoholics
Drinking and driving
Drinking on college campuses
History of alcohol
Responsible choices
Screening for alcoholism
Sexual behavior and alcohol.