drug addiction

A neuroscientist tells the story of his youth spent as a drug addict, while using the specific example of his own story to help explain drug use and addiction in general from a scientific standpoint.

"A heartbroken man turns to religion after seeing a vision in the sky above Central Park while his musician brother takes drugs he thinks will help him compose a ballad for hisseriously ill wife"--Provided by publisher.

"In his memoir, Jason Kovacs tells the story of growing up with an abusive father, who contracted HIV and ultimately died of AIDS when Jason was a teenager"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of information on synthetic drug addiction with objective overviews, primary source quotes, and illustrated facts and statistics.

Discusses the journey through a Twelve Step program and profiles ten young men and women in recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction.

Documentary examination of the causes and treatment of addiction.

Leading authorities on drugs discuss the use, abuse, and effects of marijuana, alcohol, LSD, heroin, and other drugs.

A comprehensive and insightful overview of the role of drugs in our society, including startling facts concerning the amount and intensity of addiction in the United States, and insight into the past, present, and future of drugs.

Gives a close inside look at the life of an addict; his first experiences, effects of his illness, treatment, and finding ways to control and live with it.