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Antidepressants are used to treat depression and other disorders such as anxiety and panic, and eating disorders. Currently, there are more than twenty different antidepressants available for adults and teens. Prescription use among teens between the ages of ten and nineteen continues to grow despite concerns about the overmedication of our youth. This illuminating book informs teens about side effects and the slight increased risk of suicidal thoughts...
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The cancers are a ubiquitous group of diseases that will affect an individual's life in some way or another. A diagnosis of cancer for a patient or loved one automatically generates questions. Oncologists have different techniques when delivering the prognosis-including allowing the news to 'sink in' before going further into details while others share so much that the details get lost in the emotional overload. This leaves a person desperate for...
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This book offers comprehensive and approachable information on the sensitive subject of suicide. It addresses such areas as risk factors, depression, and where to go for help. Whether the reader is a friend or someone who is at risk themselves, this book
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We will spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. Sleep affects every aspect of life, including learning, memory, mood, and behavior. This engrossing book teaches readers about the sleep cycle and circadian rhythm. The effects and consequences of sleep deprivation are detailed, as well as common sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, delayed sleep phase syndrome, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy. Diagnosis, treatment, and steps that...
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This straightforward resource gets down to basics and hosts a frank discussion on smoking, answering the most commonly posed questions. Packed full of useful and up-to-date statistics, readers will learn about the tactics that tobacco companies employ in advertising to target teens. It explains the difficult process of quitting and the steps smokers take when trying to kick the habit. Colorful photographs and informed diagrams, a list of myths and...
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In 2009, nearly 210,000 cosmetic surgery procedures were performed on teens between the ages of thirteen and nineteen. The top five procedures performed were nose reshaping, breast reduction in men, breast augmentation, ear surgery, and liposuction. A driving factor for these surgeries-then and today-is the desire to fit in, and to correct what are seen as imperfections. This book serves as a friendly guide, teaching teens about the risks and dangers...
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Today's world of finance matrixes can be truly confusing, and when money and finances are not a clear cut topic, many children and teens are left with more questions than answers. This friendly, expert narrative guides young readers through this complicat
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Body art, including tattooing and body piercing, is ubiquitous today, but many teens do not understand what is involved in these two forms of body modification. While not condoning the practices, this expert-reviewed book offers informed answers to the mo
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Students graduating from high school have a wide variety of options to consider for continuing their education. Most students regard college study as the next logical step toward building the foundation for a successful career, but there are a number of o
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One of the most challenging decisions many teenagers face today is whether to engage in sex. In this thoughtful, friendly narrative, teens learn that whatever their reasons are for having sex, it is their responsibility to have safe sex. That means protecting themselves from sexually transmitted diseases and protecting themselves and their partner from pregnancy. Readers learn that the only true form of safe sex is abstinence. They also find out about...
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Stress is a chemical process and is caused by emotions, but it affects the mood, body, and health. Young people are not immune to stress. Readers will learn that over-scheduling is the leading cause of stress for teen and adult sufferers. This helpful book explores acute and chronic stress, offering detailed information on causes and long-term effects. Students will learn how to spot the warning signs and how to manage and reduce stress.
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The foster care system is complicated and intimidating, which makes it all the more difficult for young people. This book outlines the steps, procedures, rules, and expectations involved in the often-frustrating world of foster care. Readers receive straightforward guidance in a reassuring, approachable, and inspiring tone.
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This book answers the major questions about sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Herpes. Topics covered include prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and ways to keep others safe from infection. Filled with important information, this book aims to answer the questions that readers might be afraid or ashamed to ask an adult.
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Who would ever have imagined that the typically sedentary pleasures of video games would become responsible for sparking a growing trend towards movement-based and fitness-oriented home entertainment programs? With the introduction of Nintendo's Wii and other, similar game systems, Americans are suddenly hoisting themselves off their couches, grabbing a console, and getting heart-healthy workouts--all while remaining in front of their TV screens and...
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