Teens Talk about Alcohol and Alcoholism

Paul Dolmetsch

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Teens Talk about Alcohol and Alcoholism

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Paul Dolmetsch

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

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

Health & Daily Living - Substance AbusePsychologySocial Issues - Drugs, Alcohol, & Substance AbuseComing of Age

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Social: Substance Use
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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613929875
Publisher
Tandem Library
Published
December 1986
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Health & Daily LivingSubstance AbuseHealthPsychologySocial IssuesDrugs, Alcohol, & Substance AbuseSocial ScienceSocial SituationsCounseling