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Youth Substance Abuse

by David E. Newton
ABC-CLIO. (Contemporary World Issues). Jul. 2016. 350p. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781440839825. $61; ebk. ISBN 9781440839832. REF
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Prolific author Newton (Substance Abuse) begins this guide with a startling statistic: drug abuse, specifically among young white males, was recently revealed to be the number one factor responsible for a major death rate spike not seen since the Vietnam War era. Narrative chapters provide context, definitions, and a history of substance abuse, including the types and effects of commonly consumed drugs (such as alcohol) and methods for prevention and treatment. He also dedicates a chapter to substance abuse specifically among teenagers.
VERDICT A solid option for anyone studying or dealing with this deadly issue.
Reviewed by Judy Quinn, formerly with Library Journal , Feb 01, 2017
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