"Before Nic Sheff became addicted to crystal meth, he was a charming boy, joyous and funny, a varsity athlete and honor student adored by his two younger siblings. After meth, he was a trembling wraith who lied, stole, and lived on the streets. David Sheff traces the first warning signs: the denial, the three a.m. phone calls--is it Nic? the police? the hospital? His preoccupation with Nic became an addiction in itself, and the obsessive worry and...

Describes opioids, the reasons why they may cause addiction, and their effects, and discusses treatment options and recovery.

Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal From the New York Times bestselling author of Dreamland, a searing follow-up that explores the terrifying next stages of the opioid epidemic and the quiet yet ardent stories of community repair. Sam Quinones traveled from Mexico to main streets across the U.S. to create Dreamland, a groundbreaking portrait of the opioid epidemic that awakened the nation. As the nation struggled to put back the pieces, Quinones...

Based on the true story of Renee, who struggled with addiction and abuse. In a creative blend of artistic fantasy, music and confrontation with harsh reality, Renee discovers the value of genuine friendships and embarks on a daunting, yet courageous journey towards recovery.

"One girl sets out on a journey across the treacherous Arizona desert to rescue a young pilot stranded after a plane crash in this gripping story of survival, friendship, and rescue from a bestselling and award-winning author. Twelve-year-old Jolene spends every day she can at the library watching her favorite livestream: The Desert Aviator, where twelve-year-old "Addie Earhart" shares her adventures flying an ultralight plane over the desert. While...

Examines the dangers associated with teenage drinking, smoking, and drug abuse, with strategies for coping with peer pressure and learning how to say no.

Provides a historical background of this issue leading up to its current and future impact on society. Drug farmers, producers, smugglers, dealers, and users are discussed in detail, as well as law enforcement against the illegal drug trade. Also covered are legalization of drug use, drug trafficking organizations, programs and organizations against illegal drugs, drug trafficking related to the global economy, and the cost of the U.S. war on drugs....

CRIME & MYSTERY. In Donna Leon s ninth novel featuring her celebrated protagonist, Commissario Guido Brunetti finds himself caught up in a typically Venetian problem: red tape over renovations. Visited by a young bureaucrat, Brunetti learns that, officially, his apartment does not exist. The extra floor that was added years before was never approved. But what begins as troublesome headache ends in murder when the bureaucrat is found dead after a mysterious...