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Questions about anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating are answered in this direct, informative, and up-to-date reference guide. With a straightforward, reader-friendly question-and-answer approach, fears and misconceptions about these much-misunderstood illnesses are replaced with useful, accurate knowledge. Find out what is meant by an eating disorder, who is mostly likely to suffer from one, and what the current treatment methods are.
The subject of drugs today carries with it a wealth of emotion and distorted information. Common questions like "What is the difference between 'hard' and 'soft' drugs?" and "How can you spot a drug user?" are addressed, shedding light on this often taboo subject. With information based on the latest research, gain an overall understanding of the problems surrounding drug dependence, with practical advice on where to turn for help -- essential information in today's world.
Here are the answers, authoritatively and sensitively written, to the urgent questions: What does it mean to have Alzheimer's disease? How common is it? What hope is there for a cure? How can families best deal with it when it strikes? Based on all the latest research, this ultimate sourcebook tells how and where to get help, including treatments, drugs to alleviate symptoms, and care options ranging from home care to decisions about specialized nursing homes.