Millions of teenagers turn to drugs to address mental health concerns. While we tend to think of the term drug as connoting an illegal substance, many drugs used by teenagers are prescription More →
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Teens Dealing with Addiction
Addiction is a serious disorder that many teens are battling. This book teaches readers about how addiction works, the different types of addiction, and how people can overcome this disorder. More →
Teens Dealing with Mental Illness
Teens may struggle with different mental illnesses. This book explains the various kinds of mental illnesses, the diagnosis process, possible treatment, and what day-to-day life can look like More →
The Science of Addiction
The opioid crisis brought increased attention to the issue of addiction, but the disorder has impacted many lives since long before the current addiction crisis. This volume examines… More →
Less than a century ago, the prognosis for those diagnosed with cancer tended to be bleak. However, in recent decades massive strides have been made in the understanding and treatment of… More →
What is Cancer?
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. More than 10 million people die each year from this disease, but many cancers can be cured if detected early and treated effectively. In fact,… More →
Depression is a mood disorder that causes long-term feelings of sadness and worthlessness that interfere with daily functioning. More than 20 percent of adolescents have experienced… More →