UC Mind Drugs
Margaret O. Hyde
UC Mind Drugs
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A New Look
by Margaret O. Hyde
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
Some drugs can change your mind in ways you never imagined—and not always for the better. This book reveals the truth about marijuana, LSD, heroin, and more, showing how they affect your brain and body. Understanding these effects matters because it helps you make smart choices about your health.
Themes
Quick Assessment
UC Mind Drugs offers a detailed look at the use and abuse of various substances including marijuana, alcohol, LSD, heroin, cocaine, and PCP, along with safer alternatives. Aimed at teens aged 13 to 18, it provides factual information suitable for young adults while addressing the medical and pharmacological aspects of drugs. Parents should note that it covers drug effects and abuse, which may require discussion depending on the child's maturity.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780525652571
- Pages
- 126
- Publisher
- Dutton Juvenile
- Published
- February 2004
- Type
- Fiction