Almost 40 percent of people living in the United States have an addiction to alcohol,
drugs, or some form of tobacco. These addictions cost Americans hundreds of billions of dollars every year. Clearly, addiction is an enormous problem. Addiction in ...
Over thirty-five years ago, Greenhaven Press began publishing the Opposing Viewpoints series to help students
gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills. The Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series continues that tradition, presenting a wealth of ...
These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on
a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; Greenhaven Press's At ...
Each title in the highly acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series explores a specific issue by placing
expert opinions in a unique pro/con format; the viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find publications.; ; Each volume ...
This title examines how inhalants and club, prescription, and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs affect individuals and
society, investigates how people are working to put an end to drug abuse, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue. Features include ...
As an adult book, Sam Quinones's Dreamland took the world by storm, winning the NBCC
Award for General Nonfiction and hitting at least a dozen Best Book of the Year lists. Now, adapted for the first time for a young ...
Each anthology is composed of a wide spectrum of primary sources written by many of
the foremost authorities in their respective fields. This unique approach provides students with a concise view of divergent opinions on each topic. Extensive book and ...
Living with Substance Addiction features fictional narratives paired with firsthand advice from a medical expert
to help preteens and teenagers feel prepared for dealing with substance addiction during adolescence. Topics include complications of substance addiction, getting help and detox, rehab, ...