Examines dangerous effects of alcohol and tobacco use.

Describes hard drugs including cocaine, LSD, PCP, and heroin, what happens inside the body and how the brain is changed by hard drug use, the legal consequences of using hard drugs, and more.

People around the world consume coffee, tea, energy drinks, soda, and pills that contain caffeine, without a thought for the consequences the caffeine may have on their lives. For young adults, these consequences are even more serious. With a vast industry targeting its marketing at young people, educating yourself is the essential first step to counter caffeine's possible effects on your life, from sleep problems to addiction. Discover the true effects...

You may have heard that marijuana is a "safe" drug. In some parts of the U.S., it's even legal and, while a debate continues regarding recreational and medical use, research still conclusively confirms the devastating effect on a young, undeveloped adolescent brain. Using marijuana can have very real and very scary consequences for your body and your future.

Includes bibliographical references and index.