Teenagers and Tobacco: Nicotine and the Adolescent Brain
No. of pages 112
Published: 2009
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"Teenagers and Tobacco: Nicotine and the Adolescent Brain" by Katie John Sharp delves into the complex relationship between adolescents and tobacco use. The book examines how nicotine affects the developing adolescent brain, highlighting the psychological and physiological impacts of smoking during teenage years. Sharp discusses societal influences, peer pressure, and the allure of tobacco products, while also addressing the alarming trends of vaping and its implications. Through research and personal stories, the book aims to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco and advocates for preventive measures, emphasizing the importance of education in promoting healthier choices among teens. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Tobacco the Deadly Drug .
This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.
There are 112 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2009 by Mason Crest Publishers .
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