Børn og unge: personlige og sociale emner: narkotika og stofmisbrug

The Moment of Choice: Social-Psychological Perspectives on Drug Usage gives readers an unbiased overview of drugs and drug use from a variety of perspectives. The book presents sound information that helps individuals make informed decisions about their own use or non-use of legal and illegal drugs. The Moment of Choice differs from other books in the field by addressing numerous issues of interest and relevance to college-age students. The broad focus of the material emphasizes the social, cultural, psychological, and health impacts that drugs have not only on individuals, but on society as a whole. Bringing together a wide range of works from prominent scholars in the field, as well as selections from the Center for Health Policy and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, this insightful, engaging text challenges students to reflect on their personal knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in relationship to chemical substances. The book is divided into five sections. The first section addresses drug use, abuse, and dependence, and provides classifications of drugs--both legal and illegal. Sections Two and Three educate readers about depressants and stimulants. The fourth section discusses marijuana, hallucinogens, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and performance-enhancing drugs. The final section of the text offers different views on legalizing certain drugs, along with preventing and treating addiction. Topics covered in the text include: The Nature of Addiction; Binge Drinking in College; Nicotine Addiction and the Cost of Smoking; Drug Use in Prison; Economic Approaches to Decriminalizing Drugs; and Prevention and Treatment. Through reading The Moment of Choice readers will develop a broad understanding of the complex issue of drugs in American society, and learn to differentiate between drug use, misuse, and abuse. Robert Slisz earned his counseling degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. Prior to beginning his work as an educator at the university level he was a counselor and life-skills therapist. His training included work on the psychiatric ward of a maximum-security prison, where many of the patients struggled with substance abuse issues. He uses the practical skills gained in the field in combination with his many years of teaching experience to craft his pragmatic approach to teaching about drug use in America. Professor Slisz's courses offer an environment in which students can develop and cultivate their own belief systems about the use and abuse of drugs in our society. Professor Slisz provides non-moralizing, factual information about drug use, ranging from tobacco and alcohol use to methamphetamine and heroin addiction. JoAnne C. Bunnage, Ph.D., earned her doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Indiana University, Bloomington. She has over 25 years of experience as a university teacher, administrator and applied researcher, including posts at Oregon State University, the University of Washington, and the University of Notre Dame. Currently Dr. Bunnage holds a position at the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. Her work has focused on access to post-secondary education, leadership development, and student-centered college success. Her teaching, counseling, and mentoring support students as they develop the skills necessary to be leaders in their own lives.

Girl bullies, internet bullying, and substance use are themes in this James Preller middle grade standalone companion to Bystander Mary O'Malley is tired of keeping secrets. Secrets like her older brother, Jonny's, drug use. Starting seventh grade is tough enough without the upheaval her brother is bringing to their family.It seems the only person who might understand is Griffen Connolly, whose older sister runs with Jonny in the wrong crowd. Mary thought Griff was too cool, too popular for her. But now he wants to hang out with her, and listen.When two girls Mary thought were her friends decide to slam another girl online, Mary tries to look the other way. Then the girls turn on Mary, and suddenly, she doesn't have a safety zone. Her brother is out of control, her family's energies are all spent on him. There is only one person she can turn to. But can she trust Griff? Or is he one of the bullies?

"Stigma is everywhere, from mistrust of unhoused people to discrimination based on weight. Discover how to identify and confront stigma and stop the spread of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination"--

Provides consumer health information for teens about drug use, abuse, and addiction, including facts about illegal drugs and the abuse of legally available substances found in over-the-counter medications; describes drug-related health risks and treatment for addiction.

Toya, Sandra and Cicely have been friends since the sixth grade. They are now seniors with only a few goals in life: Boys, partying and graduating from Finley High with as little hard work as possible. When their wild ride comes to a screeching halt, there are more police in their lives than teachers. And one of the fast girls will never be the same after a bottle of liquor turns everything upside down.

Veronica struggles to balance softball, friends, and family turmoil in this new honest and heartfelt middle grade novel by Jen Petro-Roy, Life in the Balance.Veronica Conway has been looking forward to trying out for the All-Star softball team for years. She's practically been playing the game since she was a baby. She should have this tryout on lock.Except right before tryouts, Veronica's mom announces that she's entering rehab for alcoholism, and her dad tells her that they may not be able to afford the fees needed to be on the team.Veronica decides to enter the town talent show in an effort to make her own money, but along the way discovers a new hobby that leads her to doubt her feelings for the game she thought she loved so much.Is her mom the only one learning balance, or can Veronica find a way to discover what she really wants to do with her life?

Our new books address health and safety concerns for young adults in a comprehensive and informative context.Binge drinking is an epidemic on high school and college campuses across the country. This book helps readers to understand that it is not as harmless as one may think by explaining the damaging effects of binge drinking on the body and life of a binge drinker.

In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, after a string of bad luck, a teenage boy takes a woman up on her generous offer of free room and board. But he soon learns that things are not as they seem.

Genetics. Peer Pressure. Environment.Why Do Young People Succumb to Substance Abuse?What is the Impact? How Can It Be Avoided?We see alcohol and drug abuse depicted on TV and in the movies. Our parents often drink when they socialize. And states are legalizing drugs. It is not unusual for us to know someone addicted to prescription drugs-part of the opioid epidemic we hear about in the news.So, with alcohol and drugs all around us, how can we avoid them? And what does it really take to stay substance-free?The answer is simple: Be prepared. Understand the dangers and consequences. If we want our lives to be the best they can be, we need to take care of our bodies and our minds. Using drugs and alcohol keeps us from doing this. And if you are one of the billions of people with a genetic predisposition, even one drink, or using drugs one time can lead to a lifetime of addiction.Author Marc Treitler is an alcoholic. Sober for nearly a decade, he will deal with the disease and the challenge of maintaining his sobriety for the rest of his life. Together, Marc and his teenage daughter Lianna, share their family's journey of recovery while providing all the tips you will need to keep from ever succumbing to the peer pressure and temptations that lead to substance abuse.

Seventeen-year-old London Mendes is the son of a Cuban mother and Seattle-native bookseller, and he knows exactly what he wants: to be the first in his middle class family to reach the Ivy Leagues. Specifically Princeton, alma mater of his favorite author Mia Merkley, a local mystery writer whose national fame and recent suicide have put her in the news again. Luckily for London, his own fiction and high grades put him on the radar of Birmingham Academy, a prep school that offers him a scholarship to leave public school and study with the most competitive students in the country. There London meets Aria: the captivating, mysterious daughter of Mia Merkley. Her grief and darkness draw him in further than any of her mother's novels. But soon, London learns that Aria is off limits-her blue-blooded boyfriend Dillon Astor is London's newest friend and the one who decides London's acceptance into the academy's elite. When Aria and London become partners in a creative writing class, their friendship grows and an undeniable attraction threatens to blow London off course. London knows he has to work harder than ever for a shot at Princeton. He knows he should stay away from drugs, parties, and Dillon's girlfriend. But as Dillon slowly reveals his true nature and Aria's secrets, London fails to see what is underneath it all. Now London can't help playing hero, and he'll have to decide what he loves more: Aria, or his own dreams.

It's hard to know what to say when older kids pressure you to do something you know is wrong. Blake is a fifth-grader with one thing on his mind: karate. He needs his friend's older brother, Jacob, to help him get ready for a big karate tournament. But Jacob's new friend, Ryan, has other ideas-that could get all of them into a lot of trouble. What will Blake decide when the right thing to do is also the hardest thing to do? There are printable activity pages available for this title at CounselingwithHEART.com Grades 3-6, Softcover, 32 pages

A smart little mouse, named Mr. Consequences, arrives just in time to stop young Billy from making a bad choice. In the simplest way, the mouse explains the importance of choosing well and what can happen to those who do not when it comes to smoking, alcohol, and drug use.Everyone has the ability to become great at something, Billy is told. However, these substances can get in the way of that by causing a person to lose interest in learning and developing their own greatness. They can even damage a person's health over a period of time. Health and happiness go together.Mr. Consequences leaves Billy knowing that the young lad now understands the importance of making good choices. And Billy is left with a greater sense of self-assurance, planning on being healthy and happy his whole life long.

One would believe that after young Sonny Woods watched his father take his last breaths of life in a pool blood after being shot that guns would be the last thing he would welcome in his life. But by the time the young man reached age twenty-one he had already been arrested for carrying a gun and had been shot twice, once near fatal. By thirty, he had come close to killing at least three others. Living in the city of Detroit, Michigan, Alvin S. Woods recants growing up in a world of guns and drugs after taking a job in a dope house at the age of seventeen. His whole world begins to change after getting caught carrying a pistol in an effort to show off to friends. After an acquaintance sees Sonny making more money than him, he's set up for a robbery that leaves him in a state of near death and paralysis after being shot by one of his assailants. And after years of a heroin addiction and tiring in the trade of selling drugs, he miraculously finds a way to kick the years of addiction, walking away from the life and out of his past. Once the rehabilitated young man meets a new friend he joins a motorcycle club for recreation and finds himself in the middle of a deadly feud with an outlaw motorcycle gang. The drama doesn't stop in Guns, Drugs, Gangs, & Anger. It is a must read for all young men and a definite prerequisite for those seeking prosperity on urban streets. Proceeds from the sale of this book will be used to combat gun violence through education and awareness. "There is no question a book like this is long overdue. Not only is it needed in urban neighborhoods but all neighborhoods. The wisdom here is a teaching tool and can save lives. GUNS, DRUGS, GANGS, AND ANGER gives the young man a different way to look at and address issues and responsibility dealing with drugs and violence that is taking his own life long before he gets the chance to see middle age." Dr. John Telford, Superintendent (interim) 2012 Detroit Public Schools