Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Presents real-life stories of young adults who have survived their early years despite being addicted to alcohol and other drugs. Accompanied by discussions of twelve step principles that serve as a guide to young adults in recovery.

On June 6, 2015, David and Jackie Siegel received the call that no parent should ever get. Their beautiful, vibrant, 18-year-old daughter Victoria had died of a drug overdose. The Siegels vowed to do whatever it takes to prevent this from happening to other parents. Right after Victoria passed away, Jackie received a text from one of Victoria's friends directing her to look in her bedroom nightstand for a secret diary she had kept - and suggesting...

The first book to address marijuana and its use by teenagers, in a straightforward and useful manner.

It can be challenging raising teens. Is there a right way and wrong way of raising a teen? As parents we want to keep our children safe, protect them, raise them well, equip them with all the tools to manage their lives from adolescence through to adulthood. This book is a practical guide with sound advice on issues that have parents of teenagers tearing their hair out.

Alcohol and other drug use among teenagers is epidemic. Children as young as grade-school age are experimenting with mood-altering substances. One out of every four high school students drink to excess when they drink. Many teenagers are abusing alcohol and other drugs--and many will die prematurely if they don't get help. Choices & Consequences tells you precisely how you can help. Written for parents, teachers, family doctors, mental health professionals,...

In attempt to leave behind her unhappy home life, Sam becomes a dancer and a heroin addict.

Arms adults with facts and strategies for working with teens to overcome the dangers of this difficult time in life. Here you'll find advice for how and when to talk about drinking, impaired driving, sex, drug use, depression, suicide, and bullying.

The book explores the physical, historical, and emotional effects of steroid use.