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Addicted

The trap of addiction ensnares millions. This series explores the struggles of those who have succumbed to addiction whether to opioids or social media or something else. It examines what it means to be addicted, how it occurs, the real-world effects, and the challenges of overcoming addiction. Personal accounts along with facts and quotes from authoritative sources are featured in every book as is an annotated list of organizations and websites where readers can get help and more information.

Addiction and Overdose: Confronting an American Crisis  

Deaths from drug overdoses have gone up a staggering amount since 2000. Opiates are natural forms of painkilling drugs (such as morphine, heroin, and codeine) derived from the opium poppy. Opioids are synthetic opiates that include the generic medications hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, and fentanyl. The terms are often used interchangeably. Nurse, medical writer, and public health expert Connie Goldsmith investigates the neurology of addiction, the environmental triggers of addiction and

Addiction: A Problem of Epidemic Proportions

Addiction is a widespread and growing problem. Substance abuse is still the most common and most destructive form of addiction. But other addictions-for instance, to gambling, social media, shopping, and video games-are also inflicting harm on people’s lives. Addiction: A Problem of Epidemic Proportions provides a down-to-earth look at addiction, its consequences, and the challenges of recovery.

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African American Trailblazers

The African American Trailblazers series explores the lives and times of great African Americans, including prominent social activists, political figures, writers, educators, and athletes. Each biography focuses on a different inspiring individual who has influenced the course of history. With the aid of primary sources and photographs, this set helps readers understand each individual's social, cultural, and historical environments and discover what makes each person so innovative and influenti

AI and Deception: Plagiarism, Deepfakes, and More

Artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly become part of everyday life, from streaming movie recommendations to virtual assistants. However, this powerful technology has also been used by unscrupulous individuals for deception. Plagiarism, voice scams, deepfakes, and synthetic identity theft are some of the ways AI can deceive unsuspecting individuals.

All About Anime and Manga

Anime and manga originated in Japan, but they are enjoying unprecedented, global popularity. The All About Anime and Manga series discusses the art, the artists, origins and evolving styles, and the legions of devoted fans who keep anime and manga at the forefront of popular culture.

All the Things We Never Said

Sixteen-year-old Mehreen is overwhelmed by her anxiety and depression, and she doesn't believe anyone in her life will understand if she tries to talk about it. She's been thinking about suicide for a while when she discovers a website called MementoMori.com. The site matches people with partners and assigns them a date on which to end their lives, together. Mehreen is partnered with Cara and Olivia, strangers dealing with their own struggles. If you or a loved one is experiencing suicidal thoug

All Things Anime and Manga

All Things Anime and Manga offers teens a close-up look at the vast and ever-changing worlds of anime and manga and the many genres that make up those worlds. The series also includes a cultural guide that will help teens navigate and understand the many cultural references from folklore, history, and daily life that appear throughout their favourite stories and artwork.

All Those Broken Angels

Richard Harrison was the last person to see his friend Melanie alive. She vanished when they were six, and while the police never found her, a part of her remained—a living shadow that became Richard's closest friend. For ten years, Richard has never questioned the shadow that keeps him company . . . until a new girl moves to town, claiming to be Melanie. All Those Broken Angels is a story of buried bones and shadowy secrets and the freedom that can only come from a journey through darkness.