"The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistence In an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction. Candid, self-aware, and told with his trademark...

David and Nic Sheff, the father and son authors, relate Nic's struggle with addiction and how he became sober. Features factual information on various drugs, alcohol, and addiction, discusses the risks of experimenting, and includes the latest research, interviews, and real-life testimonials that show what drug and alcohol use really looks like. Also discusses the steps of treatment, relapse, and recovery. Includes an addiction self-test for teens,...

"She signed up for the sisterhood, free cars, and the promise of a successful business of her own. Instead, she ended up with an addiction, broken friendships, and the rubble of a toppled pyramid ... scheme. Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing is the eye-opening, funny, and dangerous personal story of author Emily Lynn Paulson rising to the top of the pyramid in the multilevel marketing (MLM) world,...

Explores the issues surrounding addiction by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.

"More people than ever before see themselves as addicted to, or recovering from, addiction, whether it be alcohol or drugs, prescription meds, sex, gambling, porn, or the internet. But despite the unprecedented attention, our understanding of addiction is trapped in unfounded 20th century ideas, addiction as a crime or as brain disease, and in equally outdated treatment. Challenging both the idea of the addict's "broken brain" and the notion of a...

Describes the characteristics and drug treatment of disorders related to substance abuse, including alcoholism and other addictions to legal and illegal drugs.

Author David Sheff offers a new paradigm for dealing with addiction based on cutting-edge research and stories of his own and other families' struggles with--and triumphs over--drug abuse.

Contains twenty-four critical essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to addiction, and discusses the definition of addiction, how to prevent and treat addiction, and the social consequences.

This British program explains the major illegal drugs of misuse, examining the following four groups: stimulants (amphetamines, cocaine, and crack), hallucinogenics (LSD and Ecstasy), hypnosedatives (barbiturates and tranquilizers), and opiates (heroin). The program also examines cannabis. In the case of each drug, the program provides a factual introduction and a guide to short- and long-term effects. Drug users offer their candid insights into their...

Everyone suffers when there's an addict in the family. Written by an expert in alcohol and drug addiction and recovery, this no-nonsense guide will help you understand the causes of addiction, end enabling behaviors, support your loved one's recovery, and learn how to cope with relapses. If you're the family member of an addict, you may feel confused, guilty, and scared of doing the wrong thing. And when you don't know how to help, you may find yourself...