rehabilitation

Drew's account of her addictions to alcohol and drugs that led to a rehabilitation clinic and therapy sessions.

A group of teens in a Seattle-area rehabilitation center form an unlikely friendship as they begin to focus less on their own problems by reaching out to help a new member, who seems to have even deeper issues to resolve.

The story of Mike May who was blinded by a chemical explosion at age three, never yearning for the need to see, but in 1999 received news that a very rare stem cell transplant surgery could restore his vision.

Journalist John Hubner reveals the aggressive methods used by the Giddings State School in Texas to rehabilitate criminal youths.

Biography of Sean Barron and his parents who struggled with Sean's autism, finally freeing him from this mysterious disease.

The founder of Prescription Anonymous tells the story of her own prescription drug addiction, as well as other people's stories, and explains how individuals and families can get help. Covers denial, admitting the problem, diagnosis, the first thirty days, relapse, and recovery, and lists further resources.

After his anger erupts into violence, fifteen year-old Cole, in order to avoid going to prison, agrees to participate in a sentencing alternative based on the Native American Circle Justice, and he is sent to a remote Alaskan Island where an encounter with a huge Spirit Bear changes his life.

Presents opposing viewpoints about prison issues. Includes critical thinking skill activities and a list of organizations to contact.

Looks at the problem of alcohol abuse--its effect on families, the role of the media in glamorizing alcohol, and available treatment methods for alcoholics.

Eight young people talk about their experiences with alcohol and other drugs: how and why they started, factors influencing their decisions to stop, and their recovery from addiction.