Teens Talk about Alcohol and Alcoholism
Paul Dolmetsch
Teens Talk about Alcohol and Alcoholism
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Paul Dolmetsch
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The sharp scent of spilled beer fills the room, mixing with the quiet tension between friends. Voices whisper stories of growing up around alcohol, some filled with confusion, others with courage. These real-life experiences leave you wondering how drinking shapes a life—and what it means to find hope amid hardship.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book presents firsthand accounts from eighteen teenagers about their experiences with alcohol and growing up with alcoholic family members. It offers an honest look at the challenges and emotional complexities surrounding substance use, suitable for ages 13 and up. Parents should note its candid discussions of substance abuse and family impact, aimed at fostering understanding and dialogue.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780613929875
- Publisher
- Tandem Library
- Published
- December 1986
- Type
- Nonfiction