Truth About
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More than three million cases of child abuse are reported each year, and experts at the National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse estimate that as many as 5,000 children die of abuse or neglect each year. A clear A-to-Z guide for teens to the facts and myths about abuse, The Truth About Abuse completely covers the issues related to the many different types of abuse. Using straightforward prose, this valuable resource guides readers toward a greater understanding of the topic and provides effective coping strategies for anyone suffering from or close to someone suffering from abuse. Self-tests, Fact Or Fiction? sidebars, and up-to-date statistics encourage readers to think for themselves and discuss this issue both at home and in the classroom. Entries include common types of abuse, child abuse, hazing, school bullying and harassment, and workplace abuse.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, roughly 15 million Americans use illicit drugs. Of teens between the ages of 12 and 17, approximately 11 percent use illicit drugs, and this number jumps to 20 percent for teens age 18 to 20. The Truth About Drugs provides a complete, informative guide to the dangers, causes, and treatments for drug abuse. Straightforward prose helps teenagers make an informed decision about drugs by using hard facts and personal testimonies. Extensive resources list websites, hotlines, and suggestions for further reading, providing teens with all the information they need to get help or to fully understand this hot topic. Topics include causes of drug abuse, depression and drugs, families and drug abuse, gangs and drug abuse, and rehabilitation and treatment.