Over 60 terms defined. Provides a brief history of prevention efforts as well as an overview of the issues, principles, & approaches that work best. Topics are listed in alpha order & include: acronyms, AIDS, binge drinking, children of alcoholics, cocaine, evaluation, federal agencies, heroin, Hispanic/Latino, impaired driving, marijuana, media advocacy, older adults, parents & prevention, PCP, prevention, risk factors, social bonding, social marketing, steroids, tobacco, violence, youth participation, etc. Each entry includes a list of references.

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The Tenth Edition of Drugs and Society clearly illustrates the impact of drug use and abuse on the lives of ordinary people and provides students with a realistic perspective of drug-related problems in our society. Written in an objective and user-friendly manner, this best-selling text continues to captivate students by incorporating personal drug use and abuse experiences and perspectives throughout. Statistics and chapter content have been revised to include the latest information on current topics.

In a modern world congested with medical information, it can come as a surprise that most people are ignorant of basic health principles. While technology advocates advanced nutrition supplements and formulas, we have overlooked what God has created in perfection.Leaves from the Tree of Life is a practical manual based on Biblical principles. Eight chapters are devoted to exploring the basic laws of health (Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunlight, Temperance, Air, Rest, and Trust in Divine Power), and showing how these principles can help enhance, and lengthen the individual's life.Extensive research was consulted when composing this manual, yet it is written in a simple, understandable format with specific ways to make these principles into reality, including 79 pages of nutritious recipes.Edited by Milton G Crane, M.D., FACP, Director of Medical Research at Weimar Institute, this manual has a solid medical basis which sets it above many other publications of its kind."I am very pleased with this book; it will be a great asset in working with your students and in presenting your seminars. I believe it will fill a much needed spot in education of lay persons in the basic laws of health. It is well documented and very nicely laid out." - Agatha Thrash, M.D. Uchee Pines Institute.Leaves from the Tree of Life is a manual of basic health principles based on the 8 Laws of Health. The author's explore God's plan for feeling better and living longer, and offer practical tips to promote a healthy lifestyle including exercise, diet and spirituality. Also included are many nutritious recipes.