Binge Drinking

by Stephanie Watson

This title examines one of the world's critical issues, binge drinking. Readers will learn the historical background of this issue leading up to its current and future impact on society. What is binge drinking, binge drinking versus alcoholism, and the affects of binge drinking such as liver damage, decreased motor function, brain damage, weight gain, heart disease, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, and alcohol poisoning are discussed in detail. Organizations...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 161783131X
• ISBN13: 9781617831317
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Essential Library
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 11 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 12