Each title in this series introduces a controversial social issue that is of current importance. The topic is explained clearly and simply through straightforward text and carefully chosen colour photographs. Each title asks questions and puts forward different points of view for the readers to think about, and each comes with a comprehensive glossary, a list of useful addresses for further information and an exhaustive index. DRUG ABUSE? offers straightforward explanations as to what exactly constitutes a drug, then puts forward widely differing opinions on this most contentious problem facing society today. Readers can weigh up opposing ideas from a position of knowledge and come to their own conclusions.

 

This book features in the following series: Viewpoints, Viewpoints Series .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2004 by Hachette Children's Group .

Emma Haughton is an experienced writer on health and family issues.