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Four drug titles will reach grades 4-7 with important information suitable for reports. The 'At Issue' coverage Attention Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
A persistent pattern of inattention, hyperactivity and/or impulsiveness; the pattern is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in people at a similar level of development.
 (0737722592, $19.95) packs in a range of opinions pro and con PRO AND CON. For and against. For example, affidavits are taken pro and con.  about various aspects of ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Definition

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder characterized by distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsive behaviors, and the inability to remain focused on tasks or
. From issues of diagnosis and treatment to TV usage and forced drugging, this is perfect for classroom debates. Heather Moehn Mirman's Issues In Drug Abuse (1590180356, $28.70) joins others in Lucent's 'Contemporary Issues' series, discussing issues relating to drug abuse, from the racial discrimination issue surrounding drug testing to its relevance in schools. Great for classroom debate. Karen Balkin edits Drug Legalization LEGALIZATION. The act of making lawful.
     2. By legalization, is also understood the act by which a judge or competent officer authenticates a record, or other matter, in order that the same may be lawfully read in evidence. Vide Authentication.
 (0737722037, $23.70), presents pro/con arguments about legalizing drugs, from America's heritage of liberties to why legalization may not indicate approval. Laura Engendorf edits Medical Ethics medical ethics The moral construct focused on the medical issues of individual Pts and medical practitioners. See Baby Doe, Brouphy, Conran, Jefferson, Kevorkian, Quinlan, Roe v Wade, Webster decision.  (0737722134, $23.70), a thought-provoking survey of miracle treatments, options, and issues. From federal funding and payment sources for medical procedures and medicines to issues of cloning and organ harvesting, Medical Ethics surveys cutting edge controversies. Mary Williams edits Epidemics (0737722-835), surveying issues surrounding epidemics and their control. From mandatory immunization immunization: see immunity; vaccination.  requirements and civil liberties to testing and health policy, Epidemics provides plenty of food for thought.
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Title Annotation:Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder; Issues in Drug Abuse; Drug Legalization; Medical Ethics; Epidemics
Publication:Children's Bookwatch
Article Type:Book review
Date:Dec 1, 2005
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