Written for parents of junior high or high school-aged youth, this book describes the appeal and dangers of drug use. It details the varieties of drugs available and the stages of drug involvement, and offers advice related to raising children in a drug-prone society. Home- and community-centered strategies for preventing and coping with drug abuse emphasize positive steps to be taken while avoiding authoritarian methods. Support and treatment options for drug users and their families are also considered. Coombs teaches at the University of California in Los Angeles. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)