New 600's in the Media Center

2006-2007

613.8
BAN
Ecstasy = busted!
The author presents true stories of the devastating effects of the drug Ecstasy, and explains its history, the damage the drug can do to the brain and body, and what treatments work.
Bankston, John
REF
616
GAL
The Gale encyclopedia of genetic disorders (2 volumes)
Presents a collection of alphabetically arranged entries related to genetic diseases and conditions, as well as related subjects such as genetic testing, with each entry providing information on its demographic, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and other resources.
616.85
CON
Anxiety disorders
A study of the causes and treatments of various types of anxiety disorders including panic attacks, social phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress.
Connolly, Sucheta
616.85
KEE
Eating disorders
Describes eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa discussing the causes and treatment and how it affects the brain and body, and includes a number of case studies.
Keel, Pamela K.
616.85
WIN
Cutting and self-mutilation : when teens injure themselves
Describes the forms of self-mutilation, presents depressed teenagers' explanations of why they cut or otherwise injure themselves, and explains how to get help for oneself or a friend.
Winkler, Kathleen
616.86
SHE
Teen alcoholism
Examines how and why some teenagers become alcoholics and discusses the effects of teen alcoholism, as well as treatment and prevention measures.
Sheen, Barbara
616.86
THA
Addiction
Examines addiction as a medical and behavioral phenomenon, reviewing the history of addiction, discussing its causes, exploring the addictive characteristics of nicotine, alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and other substances, and looking at treatment and recovery.
Thakkar, Vatsal G.
616.95
SIL
The STDs update
Explains the symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases, and contains information on prevention and treatment along with personal narratives.
Silverstein, Alvin
617.9
WIN
Cosmetic surgery for teens : choices and consequences
Examines various cosmetic surgery procedures available for teens, including information on their costs and risks, and explores all the issues associated with the decision.
Winkler, Kathleen
650.14
EHR
Bait and switch : the (futile) pursuit of the American dream
The author addresses the issues of the unemployed white-collar worker offering a realistic perspective on the corporate world and the difficulty in finding a job.
Ehrenreich, Barbara

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