Explains how human trafficking occurs, who is affected, and what is being done to stop it.

"While bullying is not a new social issue, only in recent years has it begun to recieve more serious attention. We now know it to be a tremendous problem, leading to a wide range of responses from teens, all the way to suicide or homicide. In Bullying Prevention Tips for Teens authors Yvonne Brooks and Stephanie R. Bien present eighteen powerful tips to help teens prepare mentally, emotionally, and physically to stand their ground against bullies....

Discusses domestic abuse, its warning signs, and healthy ways of dealing with it.

Sexual harassment and bullying are happening in schools all the time. It's not unusual for a girl to hear "Hey, Shorty!" as she walks down the hall or comes into the schoolyard, followed by a sexual innuendo, insult, come-on, or assault. Girls for Gender Equity (GGE), a nonprofit organization based in New York City, has developed a model for teens to teach one another about sexual harassment, what it is and how to prevent it. Here is the story of...

Discusses the history, effects, health and social aspects, and legal ramifications of alcohol, as well as treatments for alcoholism.

Argues that the combination of sugars, fats, and salts "hijacks" the human body's eating habits, creating a dangerous cycle of overeating, and promotes healthy eating habits and methods to avoid overeating.

Home is supposed to be a safe place. But for too many, home is not a safe place at all. Those who have lived through domestic violence can teach us how to recognize the signs of abuse and what to do if abuse is happeninig.

"Mark Salamon integrates current scientific literature with his own twenty-five years of experience as a physical therapist to produce this humorous "owners manual" for the human body. Far from a dry guide, this entertaining read teaches readers how to maintain and restore good health, and can be referenced again and again when injuries arise"--