Alcohol is one of the most common and socially acceptable drugs in the country. Young people are often exposed to different forms of alcohol long before they reach the legal age for drinking. Through photographs and easy-to-understand text, this book provides young readers with more information about alcohol in its many forms. Readers will learn about what alcohol is, the short-term and long-term effects of alcohol on the body and mind, and how to resist peer pressure about drinking. They'll also learn how to seek help if they or someone they love has a problem.