Teen Drug Abuse (Opposing Viewpoints)

From School Library Journal Grade 8 Up—This volume uses the familiar format of presenting different points of view from a variety of sources. Fully cited information is gathered from government agencies; experts, such as researchers from Dartmouth Medical School; and organizations as diverse as the Drug Free America Foundation and Cato Institute, a Libertarian think tank. Each chapter has a preface and concludes with a periodical bibliography. The articles begin with a short introduction and discussion questions, which give students gentle guidance. The book explores whether or not teen drug abuse is on the increase, the core causes, the role of the media in promoting cigarette and alcohol use, and abuse prevention. Charts aid in understanding and a few cartoons leaven the text. Back material includes questions for further discussion and contact information for related organizations. This volume will be helpful for reports and debates.—