Teen Addiction

In 1996, Scott was nineteen and lost in adulthood with an endless job and no future ambitions. Teenage Degenerate is his story about drug addiction, music and growing up. Over the course of ten months, he quickly descends into the dark and dangerous world of crystal methamphetamine. Scott experiments with crystal meth in a dark, deserted parking lot in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado and soon after his crew of misfits will do almost anything for their next high.

Are you concerned about your teen's THC use (smoking marijuana, vaping, dabbing, or using edibles)? In The Impact of THC on Our Children: A Parent's Worst Nightmare, twenty-five Parents of Children with Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (POCCIP) share their real-life stories of their children's THC use, addiction, mental illness, psychosis, and sometimes, sadly, suicide. This book is published by Johnny's Ambassadors Youth THC Prevention, a nonprofit in Colorado, with a mission to educate parents, teens, and communities about the dangers of today's potent THC products on adolescent brain ...

Your struggling teenager is going to a residential or wilderness treatment program. Their addictions, learning disabilities, or emotional/behavioral issues have brought you to a moment of decision. Heartsick, anxious, and exhausted, questions bounce endlessly around your mind. Will this work? Was this really necessary? Will she ever forgive me? Can we handle him at home when the time comes? Dr. Tim Thayne delivers the answers in his groundbreaking book Not by Chance.

An innovative approach that teaches parents how to reconnect with the entire family and reclaim their parenting power. The program is designed to help parents let go of the addicted family system and begin parenting with renewed strength and positive power. Krovitz-Neren's 5-Step Foundational Parenting Model is new to the addiction field and, unlike previous books, teaches parents a systematic approach to support their children in their successful long-term recovery.

When a car crash sidelines Mickey just before softball season, she has to find a way to hold on to her spot as the catcher for a team expected to make a historic tournament run. Behind the plate is the only place she’s ever felt comfortable, and the painkillers she’s been prescribed can help her get there. The pills do more than take away pain; they make her feel good. But as the pressure to be Mickey Catalan heightens, her need increases, and it becomes less about pain and more about want, something that could send her spiraling out of control.

Raven St. Clair writes a heart-wrenching account of her life as an alcoholic. She graphically recounts her journey from teen to adult in the grips of alcohol at every step. Through college life, marriage, motherhood, and the pain and dysfunction caused by alcohol. Amid shattered relationships and squandered opportunities she is unable to resist the allure of drinking. This is an ultimately hopeful journey and is a recommended read for anyone who is struggling with alcohol addiction.

The author of this diary began journaling on her 16th birthday. She lived in an upper middle class neighborhood in Santa Monica with her mom, dad, and Berkeley-bound older brother. She was a good girl, living a good life...but one party changed everything. One party, where she took one taste - and liked it. Really liked it.

So many struggle with porn, yet, so few talk about it. We struggling day-in and day-out, telling ourselves, "This is the last time" over and over again. But it never really is the last time right? If you are tired of this addiction and finally want to cut it out of your life, it is time to take the first step in your recovery. Regardless of how your porn addiction began—you will find all of the knowledge and tools you need to reclaim your life. Inside this book you will find: Knowledge on why addictions take place Discussion of the various types of triggers A guided process to find the ...

In this supportive, life-saving resource, the New York Times best-selling author of The Gift of Failure helps parents and educators understand the roots of substance abuse and identify who is most at risk for addiction, and offers practical steps for prevention.

❓ What if everything you believe about strength, purpose, and power is a lie? ❄️ What if the truth is colder, harder — and exactly what you need to hear? ⚔️ What if discipline isn’t about motivation — but about survival? 🔥 What if the life you were meant to live is waiting on the other side of your excuses? In a world that rewards comfort, conformity, distraction, and weakness… The 88 Laws of Self-Mastery is a war cry for those who refuse to decay — for those who still crave meaning, structure, and fire. This is not a book of motivation. It is a mirror. A reckoning. A...

Life can be overwhelming, but change is possible. When Life Feels Empty is here to guide you through life's toughest moments, offering hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward a more meaningful life. If you're feeling stuck or struggling, this book is for you. Here’s what you’ll find inside: Practical advice for overcoming life's biggest challenges. Hope in dark times: even when everything seems bleak, change is possible. Small steps toward progress: learn how "pretty good" can be a powerful start. Encouragement to keep going, even when it feels like there’s no way forward. ...

Are you worried your teen might be using drugs or alcohol? You’re not alone—and there is hope. In this fully updated 2025 edition, Dr. Richard L. Travis offers a compassionate, research-driven guide for parents navigating the terrifying reality of substance use in children as young as 10. With powerful real-life examples, up-to-date statistics, and an abundance of practical tools, this book is a lifeline for families in crisis. Inside, you'll discover: The latest trends in teen drug use, including vaping, fentanyl, and social media influence How to spot early warning signs—behavioral,...

Psychotherapist Terrence Real offers an important and compelling look at the silent epidemic of depression among men and shows, with compassion and clarity, what can be done to break this vicious cycle.

You’re not addicted to your phone. You’re addicted to being manipulated. Every scroll is a tiny surrender. A flick of the thumb. A blink of time. A quiet agreement: “Take my attention. Take my mind.” And what do you get in return? Anxiety. Comparison. Isolation disguised as connection. Rage disguised as relevance. Distraction disguised as information. You don’t even remember what you saw — only that you couldn’t stop. You opened the app for a reason. You just can’t remember what it was. This isn’t your fault. But it is your problem. Quit Social Media: The Scroll Is ...

Life at 15 isn't easy for a girl if she's shy and hates the way she looks. Each day is heaven or hell, depending on who talks to her, or who doesn't. So when she's finally accepted by a group, she doesn't refuse their party games, even if it means taking LSD. Soon she's taking little pills to wake up and others to go to sleep, and the days begin to blur. Based on a 15-year-old's diary, Go Ask Alice is the intimate account of one girl's fatal journey into the world of drug addiction.

Spiritual beings are sent to occupy the Human body to experience life in a physical form. Human training, instincts, and evolution have controlled the Human since humanity’s creation. The more you follow Human training, the more the Spirit inside you is suppressed. Separating Human training from your Soul will allow your Spiritual experience to flourish. This Earth experience is a test for Spiritual advancement, and you will not pass if you do not understand the topic of the test. You must Retrain the Human to awaken your Soul if you want to advance in the Spiritual Universe. The Human ...

After her parents died in the 9/11 terrorist attack, and her grandmother, who she had to live with, subsequently committed suicide, sixteen-year-old Hope Rodriguez ran away from DCS who was threatening to take her newborn baby from her. Thus began Hope’s life of one bad choice after another, especially choosing men who controlled and took advantage of her. But when she’s in her thirties, she meets a man of God, Michael Trent, who makes her feel all the things she’s been missing in her life: a sense of security, trust, love and self-confidence. The obvious problem is he’s married; ...

The women of the iconic '80s band the Go-Go’s will always be remembered as they appeared on the back of their debut record: sunny, smiling, each soaking in her own private bubble bath with chocolates and champagne. The photo is a perfect tribute to the fun, irreverent brand of pop music that the Go-Go’s created, but it also conceals the trials and secret demons that the group—and, in particular, Belinda Carlisle—struggled with.

Understanding addiction is the only way to help a drug addict overcome their problem. This book helps you not only understand addicts and their behaviors, but also to identify and understand the triggers that make addicts continue to abuse drugs. Sections are divided into the four main types of addicts. At the end of each section you are given easy action steps you can use to speed up and ease the process of recovery for any addict. This book is for anyone who loves an addict. It was written by Christopher Martin, a former drug addict who was addicted to some of the worst drugs you can ...

¿Le preocupa el consumo de THC de su hijo adolescente (fumar marihuana, vapear, dabbing o consumir comestibles)? En El impacto del THC en nuestros hijos: la peor pesadilla de los padres, veinticinco padres de hijos con psicosis inducida por el cannabis (POCCIP, por sus siglas en inglés) comparten sus historias reales de consumo de THC, adicción, enfermedad mental, psicosis y, en algunos casos, lamentablemente, el suicidio de sus hijos. Este libro ha sido publicado por Johnny's Ambassadors Youth THC Prevention, una organización sin fines de lucro de Colorado cuya misión es educar a ...