Understanding Drugs (Paperback)

For young people, leading a healthy lifestyle requires education and empowerment. In Understanding Drugs, readers will explore the social aspects and health effects of drugs and substance use disorders, and ways to make healthy choices. Sidebars challenge and expand readers' thinking while relating topics to 21st Century skills and themes--from creativity and innovation to financial literacy. Book also includes a table of contents, author biography, glossary, index, further reading, and suggested websites.