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barefootbetsy's review against another edition
5.0
When it comes to teenage drug use "Just say no" and other "educational" propaganda programs don't work because they simely leave too many other questions unanswered.
If saying no is the right thing to do, then why do so many people say yes? If drugs are so dangerous, then why do my friends who use drugs seem to be doing just fine? If only stupid people use drugs, then why does my friend who uses drugs socially still get straight As? If marijuana is as dangerous as heroin and I've tried marijuana with no ill effects, then why shouldn't I try heroin too?
This book, on the other hand, is truly educational and full of facts (both positive and negative) which answer those questions and more. This book doesn't talk down to the reader; it instead empowers the reader with the knowledge to make an informed, responsible decision. Regardless of whether that decision is to "say no" or to proceed with experimentation very cautiously, at least someone who has read this book will be armed with the correct facts to back up their decision with.
This book is geared towards teens, but I think it should be read by all parents as well so they are able to speak intelligently about drug use with their children. The issue of drug abuse is a serious one and we do a grave disservice to our children when we give them a dumbed-down version of the truth in order to scare them away from activities we deem undesirable.
If saying no is the right thing to do, then why do so many people say yes? If drugs are so dangerous, then why do my friends who use drugs seem to be doing just fine? If only stupid people use drugs, then why does my friend who uses drugs socially still get straight As? If marijuana is as dangerous as heroin and I've tried marijuana with no ill effects, then why shouldn't I try heroin too?
This book, on the other hand, is truly educational and full of facts (both positive and negative) which answer those questions and more. This book doesn't talk down to the reader; it instead empowers the reader with the knowledge to make an informed, responsible decision. Regardless of whether that decision is to "say no" or to proceed with experimentation very cautiously, at least someone who has read this book will be armed with the correct facts to back up their decision with.
This book is geared towards teens, but I think it should be read by all parents as well so they are able to speak intelligently about drug use with their children. The issue of drug abuse is a serious one and we do a grave disservice to our children when we give them a dumbed-down version of the truth in order to scare them away from activities we deem undesirable.
raehink's review
3.0
A book about drugs, some commonly used and some not, and how they affect our bodies. Each chapter deals with a specific class of drugs, such as stimulants, depressants, or psychedelics.
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