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9781433936593

Talking About the Dangers of Taking Risks

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    9781433936593

  • ISBN10:

    1433936593

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2010-01-01
  • Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library
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Summary

Every day, young people have many important and even life-altering, decisions to make. Many don't know how to make truly informed choices. The Healthy Living series equips readers with important information about the dangers of harmful lifestyles and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. From weighing food and fitness options to assessing the risks of alcohol and tobacco use, readers well find the information they need to maintain a healthy, happy life.

Table of Contents

What is risky business?p. 4
Why do people take risks?p. 6
Drugs: Legal and illegalp. 8
Prescriptions: at the pharmacyp. 10
Read the labelp. 12
Risky stuff at homep. 14
Obsession, compulsion, and addictionp. 16
About addictionp. 18
Media and riskp. 20
Are alternative therapies riskyp. 22
Gambling with your lifep. 24
How can people helpp. 26
What's the problem?p. 28
Towards a healthy balancep. 30
Glossaryp. 31
For Further Information and Indexp. 32
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