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Health Issues

10 books in this series

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  Epilepsy

  Contents:
  

  • Introduction: Why should I know about epilepsy?
  • 1 Epilepsy and the brain: Its causes and who it effects
  • 2 Understanding seizures: What to do if one occurs
  • 3 How do they know it's epilepsy?: Getting a diagnosis
  • 4 Treating epilepsy: Finding the best way to prevent seizures
  • 5 How to make seizures less likely: Understanding the triggers
  • 6 Living with epilepsy: How to deal with it
  • Glossary
  • Resources
  • Index

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 4381 0

  
  

  240x170mm - 64 pages

  
  

  £7.99 PB

  
  
   

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  Heroin

  Heroin is one of the most dangerous drugs in society today. This book looks at the history of heroin, what it consists of, and why people use it. The misery heroin addiction brings to individuals and their families is clearly outlined, with a look at crime, illness, and all the other possible consequences. Methods of helping addicts are examined, including methadone, needle exchange schemes and education.
  
  
  
  With photos, case studies, glossary, resource section and index.

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 4487 9

  
  

  240x170mm - 64 pages

  
  

  £12.99 HB

  
  
   

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  Heroin

  Contents:
  

  • Introduction - What is heroin?
  • Heroin's forerunners - A brief history of opiates
  • Heroin use today - Supply and demand
  • Why do people use heroin - The slippery slope of addiction
  • How heroin damages health - A powerful poison
  • The social consequences - A blight on family life
  • Prevention and treatment - A heroin-free future
  • Glossary
  • Resources
  • Index

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 4488 6

  
  

  mm - 32 pages

  
  

  £7.99 PB

  
  
   

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  Solvents

  Contents:
  

  • Introduction: Easy to underestimate
  • 1 What are solvents?: Types of solvents and their effects
  • 2 Patterns of use: Solvents around the world
  • 3 Solvent dangers: The real risks of inhalants
  • 4 Solvent addiction: How and when to get help
  • 5 Friends and family: Looking out for others
  • Glossary
  • Resources
  • Index

  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 4375 9

  
  

  240x170mm - 64 pages

  
  

  £7.99 PB

  
  
   

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  Steroids

  Anabolic steroids are drugs that some people take for non-medical reasons. Some athletes take them to make themselves more muscular and stronger. Some young people take the drugs to change the way their body looks.
  
  
  
  This book explains what steroids are, and who is likely to use them. It describes the real risks of steroid abuse to health - the physical effects on the body, as well as the mental and emotional effects. It also looks at how steroid abuse can affect relationships and careers, and gives advice about giving up the drugs.
  
  
  
  Featuring case studies and science panels, together with colour photos, glossary, resources and index.
  
  

  ISBN 978 0 7502 4376 6

  
  

  240x170mm - 64 pages

  
  

  £12.99 HB

  
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