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Chasing the High: A Firsthand Account of One Young Person's Experience with Substance Abuse Contributor(s): Keegan, Kyle (Author), Moss, Howard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0195314719 ISBN-13: 9780195314717 Publisher: Oxford University Press
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: March 2008 Annotation: Kyle Keegan was like many teenagers: eager to fit in at school, he experimented with alcohol and drugs. Soon, his abuse of these substances surpassed experimentation and became a ruthless addiction to heroin that nearly destroyed his life. Now in recovery, Keegan tells his remarkable story in Chasing the High. Starting with the early days of alcohol and drug use, Keegan charts his decline into crime and homelessness as his need for heroin surpassed all thoughts of family and friends, of right and wrong. He then goes on to use these experiences to offer guidance and practical advice to other young people who may be struggling with substance abuse. In straightforward, easy-to-understand language and along with the psychiatric expertise of Howard Moss, MD, Keegan discusses what is known about the neurobiology of addiction in young people, how to seek treatment, and how to get the most out of professional help. He also covers such topics as which therapies are used to combat addiction, how to talk to family and friends about substance abuse, and how to navigate risky situations. Both an absorbing memoir and a useful resource for young people. Part of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative series of books written specifically for teens and young adults, Chasing the High is at once both an absorbing memoir and a useful resource. It offers hope to those who are struggling with substance abuse and will help them to overcome its challenges and to go on to lead healthy, productive lives. Click for more in this series: Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands' Adolescent Mental Health Initiative |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - General |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2007035423 |
Series: Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands' Adolescent Mental Health Initiative |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 8.59" L (0.87 lbs) 192 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Glossary, Ikids, Index, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: School Library Journal 03/01/2008 pg. 221 |
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Publisher Description: Kyle Keegan was like many teenagers: eager to fit in at school, he experimented with alcohol and drugs. Soon, his abuse of these substances surpassed experimentation and became a ruthless addiction to heroin that nearly destroyed his life. Now in recovery, Keegan tells his remarkable story in Chasing the High. Starting with the early days of alcohol and drug use, Keegan charts his decline into crime and homelessness as his need for heroin surpassed all thoughts of family and friends, of right and wrong. He then goes on to use these experiences to offer guidance and practical advice to other young people who may be struggling with substance abuse. In straightforward, easy-to-understand language and along with the psychiatric expertise of Howard Moss, MD, Keegan discusses what is known about the neurobiology of addiction in young people, how to seek treatment, and how to get the most out of professional help. He also covers such topics as which therapies are used to combat addiction, how to talk to family and friends about substance abuse, and how to navigate risky situations. Both an absorbing memoir and a useful resource for young people. Part of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative series of books written specifically for teens and young adults, Chasing the High is at once both an absorbing memoir and a useful resource. It offers hope to those who are struggling with substance abuse and will help them to overcome its challenges and to go on to lead healthy, productive lives. |
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