The Truth About Alcohol

by Kittleson, Mark J., Ph.D.; Kane, William (CON); Rennegarbe, Richelle, Ph.D. (CON); Youngerman, Barry

• ISBN13: 9780816052981
• ISBN10: 0816052980
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-10-01
• Publisher: Facts on File

Summary

Alphabetically arranged entries focus on issues relating to alcohol, including binge drinking, children of alcoholics, peer pressure, and underage drinking.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
How to Use This Book	p. xi
Addictive Behaviors and Alcohol	p. 1
A to Z Entries	p. 15
Advertising and Counteradvertising Campaigns	p. 17
Alcohol, History of	p. 20
Alcohol Abuse, The Risks of	p. 28
Alcohol and Disease	p. 38
Alcohol and Violence	p. 47
Alcoholism, Causes of	p. 56
Binge Drinking Among Teenagers	p. 62
Birth Defects and Alcohol	p. 68
Children of Alcoholics	p. 72
Choices, Responsible	p. 77
Drinking and Driving	p. 82
Drinking and Drugs	p. 92
Drinking on College Campuses	p. 102
Effects of Alcohol on the Body	p. 113
Hangover	p. 123
Law and Drinking, The	p. 128
Peer Pressure and Alcohol	p. 135
Recovery and Treatment	p. 139
Risk-Taking	p. 149
Self-Help Programs	p. 154
Sexual Behavior and Alcohol	p. 160
Underage Drinking	p. 169
Hotlines and Help Sites	p. 175
Glossary	p. 179
Index	p. 187
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Excerpts

Drivers under the age of 21 are twice as likely to be killed as a result of drunk driving than older drivers. Approximately 1,400 college students die from alcohol-related causes, and 1,100 of these deaths involve drinking and driving. According to the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, 30 percent of high school students reported binge drinking in 2001 in the month before the survey.
The Truth About Alcohol presents the facts and figures about alcohol consumption in a clear and balanced format. A-to-Z entries detail the social, legal, and personal ramifications of alcohol abuse, while personal testimonies and question-and-answer sections provide the reader with an inside glimpse into the world of alcoholism. Extensive resources list websites, hotlines, and suggestions for further reading, providing teens with all the information they need to fully understand this crucial topic.
Topics include:
Causes of alcoholism
Drinking and driving
Effects of alcohol on the body
Peer pressure
Recovery and treatment.