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After his anger erupts into violence, 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.

The use and abuse of opioids?from illegal ones such as heroin to legal prescription painkillers?is a problem that has grown in scale nationwide and caused great concern among educators, families, law enforcement, government officials, and the public at large. This book offers a jumping-off point for youth dealing with opioid abuse in their lives, whether it is their own addiction or coping with opioid abuse among family members or friends. It empowers readers to identify the problem and seek assistance and therapy to cope with and overcome this intensely personal challenge.

This book explores the realities of overcrowding, disease, violence, and abuse in prison institutions.

Cyndy Ehler recounts her sixteen months living in a drug rehabilitation facility, after having run away at the age of fourteen.

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.

Author Cyndy Etler details how she survived living in a home for troubled youth and her experiences in high school after she was released.

Scott Damian discusses his life and how his stuttering has played a significant role.

Introduces Cancervive, a support group founded by the author for those who have survived cancer.

Brothers Dan and Dog DeMoe discover that six of their siblings were at risk for Alzheimer's disease upon learing about Doug's diagnosis at the age of forty-three.