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Starting with an explanation of what addiction means, this reference for teens (and their families) presents information about alcoholism, drug addiction, smoking, eating disorders, pathological gambling, obsessive-compulsive behavior, and codependency. Each section includes an extensive annotated list of resources (books, periodicals, pamphlets, videos, etc.) as well as a list of related organizations and hotlines. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Library Journal Review
Adolescents and their parents need straight answers to questions on substance abuse, and Focus on Addictions is intended to provide some of these answers. Chapters ``focus'' on alcoholism, drug addiction, tobacco, eating disorders, compulsions such as gambling, and other self-defeating behaviors. A bibliography is included after each chapter, along with an extensive resource list. Resources include fiction and nonfiction books, pamphlets, and videos. Annotated listings of organizations and hotlines focusing on specific problems are also provided with each chapter. The majority of the materials mentioned are appropriate for a junior high or high school reading level. Highly recommended, especially for school libraries.-- Jan Wiedemann, Vernon, Tex. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
School Library Journal Review
Gr 9-12-- This reference handbook covers addiction in its broadest sense, to include not only physically addicting substances but also obsessive-compulsive disorders, impulse-control problems, eating disorders, and problems caused by living in an addictive family. The focus is on the similarities in self-destructive behaviors. Each chapter contains a clearly written narrative defining a particular addiction and briefly covering causes, results, and treatment. But the main focus of each chapter is the annotated, up-to-date resource lists, covering fiction and nonfiction books, periodicals, pamphlets, audiovisual materials, organizations, and hotlines. The book lists include primarily young adult titles, most of which are readily available, making this an especially useful resource for students. Librarians may also find them an aid in collection development. Access is limited somewhat by the lack of an index, but the table of contents is detailed. Clearly written essays and substantial bibliographies make this a good starting point for teen researchers, whether working on a school assignment or dealing with a personal problem.-- Danita Nichols, New York Public Library (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
The newest addition to the Teenage Perspectives reference series, this handbook briefly describes common addictions and then provides annotated lists of publications, films, and organizations related to the topic. A general discussion of addictive behavior heads the book, followed by general resources. Subsequent chapters deal with alcoholism, drugs, tobacco, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive and impulse-control disorders, and codependency (which largely treats alcoholic-affected families). Writing is clear and geared to the teenage reader. The bibliographies are selective rather than comprehensive. The bases for selection are not noted. Entries appear useful, although some obvious titles, such as When Food's a Foe, were excluded. While some titles are classic, such as Go Ask Alice and High and Outside, most are items published within the last five years. A few titles are high/low entries, noted as quick reading. Disappointingly, no fiction titles are included in the obsessive-impulsive section. Most pamphlets are published by government agencies, and most films and videos are distributed by educational companies. Organizations listed are usually national, about half being governmental. A few hotlines are mentioned. Each entry includes full bibliographic citation and a one- to three-sentence description. Film and video entries include rental and purchase information. The index lists titles, authors, and broad topics. Access to distributors and more detailed indexing of the textual introductions would have been valuable. The Best Years of Their Lives: A Resource Guide for Teenagers in Crisis (ALA, 1992) also provides good bibliographies on addiction for teenagers, and other publishers have offered lists of materials on substance abuse. Thus, this volume cannot be considered either unique or definitive. While Focus on Addictions stands as one possible reference tool for a subject much on the minds of teenagers, it is especially useful in a teen's hands and is recommended for school and public library collections. (Reviewed Mar. 1, 1993)
