Adolescent Substance Abuse

John S. Wodarski

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Adolescent Substance Abuse

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Empirical-Based Group Preventive Health Paradigm

by John S. Wodarski

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: some kids face tough challenges with substances like drugs and alcohol, and understanding why isn't always easy. What if the people around you—friends, family, even your school—could help stop these problems before they start? But that's only the beginning.

Themes

YouthSubstance UseFamilySocial InfluenceEducationHealth

Quick Assessment

This book offers a research-based approach to understanding and preventing adolescent substance abuse, focusing on the complex factors that influence youth behavior. It introduces an innovative peer-led curriculum designed for middle-grade readers to educate about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Suitable for ages 9-12, the content is presented in a way that supports prevention and awareness without graphic detail.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Substance Use Peer Pressure
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

228 pages
ISBN
9781560248804
Pages
228
Publisher
Psychology Press
Published
1995
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Children, Substance Use