Avoiding drink and drugs

Drug use and abuse can be a serious problem for teenagers.

In this guide, readers will learn how to deal with addiction, how to avoid peer pressure and how to get help and make healthy choices.

From alcohol and nicotine to marijuana and heroin, each drug has dangerous short- and long-term effects on the body, some of which can be life-threatening.

Even painkillers prescribed by a doctor can become addictive and harmful.

Readers will be inspired to make healthy choices and feel empowered to avoid drink and drugs.