Drugs and the pressure to be perfect
by Michael B. Langer
Drug Abuse Prevention Library
Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 6th 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
Struggling with the pressure to be flawless, some teens face challenges that can lead to risky choices like drug use. This story explores how the desire for perfection can affect young minds and offers hope through understanding and coping strategies. It's a thoughtful journey into handling pressure and making healthier decisions.
Representation & Themes
Coming of AgeMental HealthSubstance AbusePerfectionism
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 Mental Health Pressure & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0823925528
- Pages
- 64
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 6,815
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Teenagers -- Substance use -- Psychological aspects -- Juvenile literature.Substance abuse -- Psychological aspects -- Juvenile literature.Perfectionism (Personality trait) -- Juvenile literature.Drug abuse.Perfectionism (Personality trait)