Parents' Primer: Substance Abuse
DRUGS
Books
Note: All call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library,
Fort Wayne, Indiana
| AUTHOR |
TITLE |
DATE |
CALL # |
| Apel, Melanie Ann |
Cocaine and Your Nose: The Incredibly Disgusting Story
Explains the parts and functions of the nose, how the body breathes and smells,
the effects of the drug cocaine, and how to get treatment for addiction. |
2000 |
J616.864 APEL |
| Berenstain, Stan |
Berenstain Bears and the Drug Free Zone
Brother and Sister Bear try to solve the mystery of how illegal drugs are getting
into their school. |
1993 |
J BEREN |
| Bird, Stephen B. |
Pain Relievers, Diet Pills, and Other Over-the-Counter Drugs
Describes pain relievers, diet pills, and other over-the-counter drugs,
their use in treating various health problems, their side effects, and their
dangers if misused. |
2000 |
J615.1 BIRD |
| Bryant-Mole, Karen |
Drugs
Describes what drugs are, how they affect the body, and problems associated
with taking illegal drugs. |
2000 |
J362.29 BRYAN |
| Chier, Ruth |
Danger. Cocaine
Describes how cocaine is made and the dangers of using it. |
1996 |
J362.298 |
| Chier, Ruth |
Danger. Crack
Describes how crack is made from cocaine and the dangers of
using it. |
1996 |
J362.298 |
| Chier, Ruth |
Danger. Inhalants
Discusses the dangers posed by abuse of chemical inhalants,
such as glue, nail polish, and gasoline. |
1996 |
J362.29 |
| Chier, Ruth |
Danger. Marijuana
Discusses the effect of marijuana on humans and the value of
avoiding its use. |
1996 |
J362.29 |
| Chomet, Julian |
Speed and Amphetamines
Discusses the use of amphetamines as a weight loss medication,
the misuse of this drug in sports, and its recreational drug use. |
1990 |
J613.84 |
| Cobb, Allan B. |
Heroin and Your Veins: The Incredibly Disgusting Story
Discusses the illegal use of heroin as a narcotic, describing how
it is taken and its physical effects on the body, especially on the veins.
|
2000 |
J616.86 COBB |
| Cobb, Allan B. |
Speed and Your Brain: The Incredibly Disgusting Story
Discusses the nature, effects, and dangers of the drug methamphetamine,
commonly known as speed, as well as treatment for addiction to it. |
2000 |
J362.29 COBB |
| Cosgrove, Stephen |
Crickle-Crack
Squeakers the squirrel experiences some harmful side effects after
eating the forbidden berries from the Crickle-Crack tree. |
2001 |
J COSGR |
|
The Discovery Kit: Positive Connections for Kids
Presents a cross-cultural program designed to help communities
build resiliency in 10 to 15-year-old kids through helping them connect
to positive influences in their lives. |
1992 |
KIT j362.26 DISCO (Parent-Teacher Collection) |
| Dyson, Cindy |
Valium and other Downers
Discusses the use and abuse of various "downer" drugs,
examining why people take them, their effects on the body, and how to get help.
|
2000 |
J362.29 DYSON |
| Friedman, David P. |
Focus on Drugs and the Brain
Describes the use and misuse of drugs and their effects on the brain. |
1990 |
J615.7 |
| Kreiner, Anna |
Let's Talk about Drug Abuse
A simple introduction to different drugs and how they affect the body
and to the problem of drug abuse. |
1996 |
J362.29 |
| Monroe, Judy |
Inhalant Drug Dangers
Describes the dangers of inhaling all kinds of chemical products,
including paints, gasoline, aerosols, glues, and more, and discusses the
signs of inhalant abuse and where to go for help. |
1999 |
J362.299 MONRO |
| Murdico, Suzanne J. |
Drug Abuse
Describes the dangers of drugs and provides information about getting
help for substance abuse problems. |
1998 |
J362.29 |
| Oppenheim, Joanne |
No Way, Slippery Slick! A Child's First Book about Drugs
Clever Kitten refuses to be tempted by drugs and alcohol. |
1991 |
JE |
| Peacock, Graham |
The Super Science Book of Our Bodies
Text and activities explore how our bodies work and how we
are affected by things like air pollution, different foods, and various
drugs. |
1993 |
J612 |
| Perry, Robert Louis |
Focus on Nicotine and Caffeine
Part of a series which tells a brief history of the drugs, what
they do to the brain and the body, their effects on individuals and society,
and how addictions are treated. |
1990 |
J362.29 |
| Sanders, Pete |
Drugs ("What Do You Know About" series)
Sanders aims to provide a better understanding of drugs and
the dangers of abuse, and discusses what can be done to help
users, and to stop illegal use of drugs. |
1996 |
J362.29 |
| Senker, Cath. |
Avoiding Harmful Substances
Part of the Healthy Choices Series. |
2008 |
J615.5 SENKE |
| Shulman, Jeffrey |
Focus on Cocaine and Crack
Part of the Drug-Alert Series; explains the history, effects and
addiction treatments of crack and cocaine. |
1990 |
J362.29 |
| Sinberg, Janet |
I Can Talk About What Hurts: A Book for Kids in Homes Where
There's Chemical Dependency
This book was written to provide a vehicle for kids, parents
and counselors to talk about family problems of addiction. |
1989 |
J362.292 |
| Stanly, Debbie |
Marijuana and Your Lungs: The Incredibly Disgusting Story
Discusses marijuana, the most widely used illegal drug in
the United States, emphasizing its damaging physiological effects
on the mind and body, most especially the lungs. |
2000 |
J616.86 STANL |
| Taylor, Clark |
The House that Crack Built
Cumulative verses describe the creation, distribution,
and destructive effects of crack cocaine. |
1992 |
J362.29 |
| Vigna, Judith |
My Big Sister Takes Drugs
When the police bring home Paul's sister Tina, who was
found taking drugs in the park, a nightmare begins for the family,
and Paul's new friendship with Jose and his plans for soccer camp
both seem lost. |
1990 |
J |
| Williams, Stanley |
Gangs and Drugs
One of the founders of the Crips, a Los Angeles gang,
tells the reader about the dangers of gang life, particularly of
getting involved with drug use and drug dealing. |
1996 |
J364.1 |
| Winters, Adam |
Tobacco and Your Mouth: The Incredibly Disgusting Story
Discusses addiction to cigarettes, how it is encouraged
by advertising, the physiological damage it can cause, reasons
to avoid starting, and ways to quit. |
2000 |
J613.85 WINTE |
Websites
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
http://www.dare.com/
NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse
http://teens.drugabuse.gov/sarasquest/
If you need help finding these or other Library materials, please
check with anyone in Children's Services. We look forward to seeing
you at the Library!
This list was created and is maintained by Children's Services Librarians.
General comments and suggestions can be sent to Becky White at bwhite@acpl.lib.in.us,
or to Mary R. Voors, Manager, Children's Services at mvoors@acpl.lib.in.us.
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