substance abuse

"Written with warmth, accessibility, and vast authority . . . a practical guide through the world of drug use and abuse and addiction treatment . . . brings together scientific and clinical knowledge, policy suggestions, and case studies to describe our current drug crisis and establish a clear path forward to recovery and health"--Publisher.

"Explores the discovery, invention, science, and people behind today's major psychotropic drugs, from the earliest, Thorazine and Lithium, through Prozac and Ecstasy, to today's most cutting-edge memory drugs and neural implants"--OCLC.

"Addiction to drugs, alcohol, video games, gambling, and more profoundly affect individuals, families, and society as a whole. How are different types of addiction similar? What causes addiction? How can it be prevented and treated? Mental health experts' opinions on all aspects of addiction vary widely, but all do agree that this widespread problem needs urgent attention"--Provided by the publisher.

"Chronicles America's more than twenty-year struggle with opioid addiction, from the introduction of OxyContin in 1996, through the spread of addiction in distressed communities in Central Appalachia, to the current national crisis"--OCLC.

A former stand-up comic and prolific online writer chronicles her twenty-year battle with sex, drug, and alcohol addiction, and what happened when she finally emerged on the other side.

"For many people, the words intervention and rehab conjure up images of celebrities and reality TV shows. But in fact, these words describe specific processes that save the lives of real people every day. This book introduces readers to addiction medicine, exploring concepts like triggers, relapse, and the states of change"--Back cover.

"Alcohol and tobacco have long histories as socially acceptable drugs. And yet, both alcohol and tobacco can be exceedingly deadly. For instance, excessive drinking has been cited as a cause of death in 1 out of 10 adults under the age of 64. Understanding the potential risks of legal drugs is a challenge all teens will have to confront"--Back cover.

Combines memoir and research to explore the truth and myths around addiction and recovery. Provides evidence against the ideas of "broken brains" and "addictive personalities" to argue that addictions are types of learning disorders. Discusses the effects of history, timing, family, peers, culture, and chemicals on illness, treatment, and recovery.

Examines the brain science behind addiction, and highlights tips and strategies for a lifelong treatment plan to overcome the disease.

A troubled teen returns home after learning to control his anger and bouncing between relatives.