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Reese places her life in peril when she attempts to keep some wild horses purchased at an auction from being sold for slaughter.

Offers professional, clinical advice on treating patients suffering from trauma issues related to rape and sexual violence. Introduces aspects of trauma-informed care with rape and sexual assault survivors, discussing topics such as male rape, STIs, forensic exams, legal issues, and sex offender patterns of behavior.

Examines the ability of illegal drugs like LSD and Ecstasy to treat anxiety disorders like PTSD and argues that they should be made legal for people suffering such disorders. Explores what happens to a human brain under the influence of psychedelic drugs and how that influence, when controlled, can help alleviate anxiety symptoms.

"When she confronts a screaming raccoon that may or may not be a ghost, animal control officer Francine Poulet questions her abilities"--OCLC.

Journalist David Sheff tells the story of his son Nic's happy early childhood, the transformation wrought by Nic's addiction to methamphetamine, and his own obsession with Nic's well-being.

"Should animals be kept in zoos? Is it okay to use animals for entertainment in circuses or rodeos? Every day, we hear arguments about animal issues in the media. This book gives readers the tools to make sense of and evaluate some of these arguments. Using three . . . animal-related examples, this book introduces readers to the parts of an effective argument and prompts them to use the knowledge they have gained to evaluate the effectiveness of arguments on opposing sides of the issues"--Provided by publisher.

Examines addiction and recovery through the lens of the Transtheoretical Model(TTM), which "posits that individuals move through six stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination." Uses up-to-date research on addiction and recovery to help practitioners navigate a way through the TTM with addicts in an effort to improve the likelihood of success. Draws on case studies and examples, and examines types of addictions as well as an updated section on addiction in adolescent and young adult populations.

Readers of this informative text will find that recently, doctors have come to understand five main types of bipolar disorder as well as a spectrum of issues that share some symptoms with it. Emotional triggers, stress, trauma, and even seasons can cause different mood episodes for different people with bipolar disorder, and this book explores the various routes people can take to determine the best ways to treat and cope with their individual cases. Readers will also learn the genetic component of bipolar disorder, as well as engage with the current discussion about gene therapy and what it could mean for those with bipolar disorder in the future.

Bonus program: How to build a beating heart: "Scientists are using tissue engineering to harness the body's natural powers to grow skin, muscle, body parts and vital organs, even hearts." -- video.nationalgeographic.com.