drug addicts

Presents twenty-one articles and sources on the connections between drug abuse and HIV/AIDS, covering background, drug policy, and HIV/AIDS human rights aspects, and providing human rights treaties and information on harm reduction initiatives, as well as a glossary.

Describes the practices and principles of twelve-step programs, how they can be used in dealing with such problems as alcoholism and drug addiction, and how to get involved in them.

Explores the physical, emotional, social, and psychological aspects of addiction; discusses different types of addictions and treatment; and includes self-tests, personal stories, and a list of resources.

In the prison Falconer, a convict named Farragut struggles to maintain his identity and a grasp of reality in a surreal world.

High school student Josh Clayton's life takes a downward turn when his drug-addicted mother kills her boyfriend and demands Josh dispose of the body, and he must finally make a difficult choice between protecting her and doing what is best for himself and his brothers and sister. Presented in graphic novel form. Contains adult content.

In order to have money for the drams of opiate that take away the pain of her injured hand and of poverty, Emmaline Rote's mother sells her young son, Tommy, to a master chimney sweep. Emmaline is determined to find her brother and to save him from the short life of a chimney sweep.

Discusses the problems associated with a family member, parent or child, who suffers from addiction.

The author describes his childhood in California, his addiction to crystal meth and heroin at a young age, his relapse after eighteen months of sobriety, and his path to recovery.

Personal narratives explore the dangers of addiction, with people describing the devastating impact their addictions had on their personal and professional lives and sharing how they overcame their addictions.

Examines the history, characteristics, dangers, and rehabilitation treatment associated with heroin.