Looks at the five most self-destructive adolescent behaviors: substance abuse, risky sex, self-injury, eating disorders, and suicide,including causes, consequences, and treatment options.
Content Note
Chapter 1: A matter of degree: Pushing the limits doesn't have to cause harm - Chapter 2: Chemical enhancement: Substance abuse from rehab to rave - Chapter 3: Risky relationships: Casual sex in a world of STDs - Chapter 4: Self-injury: It's not what you think - Chapter 5: Eating disorders: Pursuing perfection in an air-brushed world - Chapter 6: Suicide: A permanent fix for temporary problems.