It was a love story. Me, Gemma and junk. I thought it was going to last forever. Tar loves Gemma, but Gemma doesn't want to be tied down. She wants to fly. But no one can fly forever. One day, finally, you have to come down. Melvin Burgess' most ambitious and complex novel is a vivid depiction of a group of teenagers in the grip of addiction. Told from multiple viewpoints, Junk is a powerful, unflinching novel about heroin. Once you take a hit, you will never be the same again. 'Everyone should read Junk' The Times

Maddy Morphis is an enchanting story about a caterpillar who is blown about in a violent storm. Suddenly she is struck by lightning and changed into a unique creature that can undo harmful situations involving children. Her magical powers can restore them to their good nature and assist them with making good choices. The message in this story is to stay drug free.

"The Moment of Choice: Social-Psychological Perspectives on Drug Usage" gives readers an unbiased overview of drugs and drug use from a variety of perspectives. The book presents sound information that helps individuals make informed decisions about their own use or non-use of legal and illegal drugs.
"The Moment of Choice" differs from other books in the field by addressing numerous issues of interest and relevance to college-age students. The broad focus of the material emphasizes the social, cultural, psychological, and health impacts that drugs have not only on individuals, but on society as a whole. Bringing together a wide range of works from prominent scholars in the field, as well as selections from the Center for Health Policy and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, this insightful, engaging text challenges students to reflect on their personal knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in relationship to chemical substances.
The book is divided into five sections. The first section addresses drug use, abuse, and dependence, and provides classifications of drugs both legal and illegal. Sections Two and Three educate readers about depressants and stimulants. The fourth section discusses marijuana, hallucinogens, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and performance-enhancing drugs. The final section of the text offers different views on legalizing certain drugs, along with preventing and treating addiction. Topics covered in the text include: The Nature of Addiction; Binge Drinking in College; Nicotine Addiction and the Cost of Smoking; Drug Use in Prison; Economic Approaches to Decriminalizing Drugs; and Prevention and Treatment.
Through reading "The Moment of Choice" readers will develop a broad understanding of the complex issue of drugs in American society, and learn to differentiate between drug use, misuse, and abuse.
Robert Slisz earned his counseling degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. Prior to beginning his work as an educator at the university level he was a counselor and life-skills therapist. His training included work on the psychiatric ward of a maximum-security prison, where many of the patients struggled with substance abuse issues. He uses the practical skills gained in the field in combination with his many years of teaching experience to craft his pragmatic approach to teaching about drug use in America. Professor Slisz's courses offer an environment in which students can develop and cultivate their own belief systems about the use and abuse of drugs in our society. Professor Slisz provides non-moralizing, factual information about drug use, ranging from tobacco and alcohol use to methamphetamine and heroin addiction.
JoAnne C. Bunnage, Ph.D., earned her doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Indiana University, Bloomington. She has over 25 years of experience as a university teacher, administrator and applied researcher, including posts at Oregon State University, the University of Washington, and the University of Notre Dame. Currently Dr. Bunnage holds a position at the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. Her work has focused on access to post-secondary education, leadership development, and student-centered college success. Her teaching, counseling, and mentoring support students as they develop the skills necessary to be leaders in their own lives."

Zen and Xander are sisters--truly, madly, deeply sisters--and this is their last summer together. They are surviving fine since their mother's death. Except Zen keeps getting into fights and Xander is spiraling into a vortex of dangerous parties. In the midst of the chaos, Zen and Xander discover a mystery about their mother's past. Sharing its secrets will be the bond that holds them together.

For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world.

Coming of age in the drug culture of the 1960s and '70s led many young people to "turn on, tune in, and drop out"-experimenting with every available drug, chasing that ultimate high while looking for someone with whom they could share it. Thinking themselves invincible, they did not realize that they were flirting with danger-although they knew enough to stay below the radar of law enforcement while indulging in the pleasures offered in The Age of Aquarius. One such naive young man slides into the drug underworld with barely a ripple after a life-altering trip as a student to Spain and four years spent in Afghanistan. There, he realizes for the first time that drugs, like any other business, bring money and power-especially the selling of Afghan hashish. While selling tons of hashish to his friends in America, along the way he began experimenting with opium...and then pharmaceutical morphine. After many years, his tolerance to this drug became immense. Each injection could have killed a horse, but Bobby Legend barely felt the high, not as he had when he first began experimenting with the drug. And once his kingdom fell, he brought his overpowering addiction to America, where his relative peace was shattered by unexpected world events.

The At Issue series includes a wide range of opinion on a single controversial subject. Each volume includes primary and secondary sources from a variety of perspectives -- eyewitnesses, scientific journals, government officials and many others. Extensive bibliographies and annotated lists of relevant organizations to contact offer a gateway to future research.

Ambitious high school senior Efrain Rodriguez dreams of escaping the South Bronx for an Ivy League college like Harvard or Yale. But how is his family going to afford to pay for a prestigious university when Moms has to work insane hours to put food on the table as it is? And Efrain wouldn't dare ask that good-for-nothing father of his who has traded his family in for younger models. Left with few options, Efrain chooses to do something he never thought he would. He embarks on a double life--honor student by day, drug peddler at night--convinced that by temporarily capitulating to society's negative expectations of a boy like him, he can eventually defy them.
Sofia Quintero makes a stunning debut writing for young adults with this gritty, complex, and real exploration of the life of an urban teen whose attempt to leave one world behind for a better one could cost him everything.

"From the Hardcover edition."

After an unexpected transfer to the States for her senior year, Suranne's new friends give her just one instruction: stay away from Kane Richards.

According to everyone, he's a heartless playboy concerned only for himself. With one glance, it's easy to see why he gets away with it. But things aren't always what they seem, especially when he sets his sights on her and whispers that she's different.

Despite all the red flags, Suranne considers whether or not his intentions are genuine or if she's simply another name on his list.

In the process, she may just uncover the real Kane Richards. But, when it comes down to it, the real Kane Richards may not want to be found. Filled with raw emotion, Kane Richards Must Die explores relationships, trust, love, and what can happen when life takes an unexpected turn.

Benjie can stop using heroin anytime he wants to. He just doesn't want to yet. Why would he want to give up something that makes him feel so good, so relaxed, so tuned-out? As Benjie sees it, there's nothing much to tune in for. School is a waste of time, and home life isn't much better. All Benjie wants is for someone to believe in him, for someone to believe that he's more than a thirteen-year-old junkie. Told from the perspectives of the people in his life-including his mother, stepfather, teachers, drug dealer, and best friend-this powerful story will draw you into Benjie's troubled world and force you to confront the uncertainty of his future.

Using her wealth of experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist working with troubled children and teens, Margot Desannoy gives us an entertaining, enlightening look at the world of a twelve-year-old girl dealing with her father's alcoholism, her parents' separation and what the process of healing through psychotherapy is really like. The author packs Alex and the Amazing Dr. Frankenslime with insight, empathy and humor. She brilliantly describes the thoughts, feelings and comments of the rebellious and resistant Alexandra with accurate and hilarious teen speak as the young girl fights to avoid seeing a therapist and dealing with her pain. By the end of this riveting story, the reader gains considerable understanding of how a skilled and caring therapist can help a young girl begin to find a way out of turmoil. The well-researched appendices and lists of resources both for kids and parents offer extensive information about mental health issues. This is a great read for young people struggling with family problems, parents trying to understand their children - and themselves - and therapists looking to laugh, cry and learn. This book offers a message of hope.

"The Catcher in the Rye meets On the Road"*-The Printz Honor book is a classic in the making
September 1973: The beginning of Karl Shoemaker's senior year in stifling Lightsburg, Ohio. For years, Karl's been part of "the Madman Underground"- kids forced to attend group therapy during school. Karl has decided that he is going to get out of the Madman Underground for good. He is going to act-and be-Normal. But Normal, of course, is relative. Karl has two after-school jobs, one dead father, one seriously unhinged drunk mother . . . and a huge attitude. Welcome to a gritty, uncensored rollercoaster ride, narrated by the singular Karl Shoemaker.
*"The Horn Book"

For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world.

Christians and all parents must be committed to bringing about an historical turning point of changing the lives of our delinquent children. There is a solution if we follow the guidelines given, and put God's principles back into our homes, schools and the lives of our children. We have the power to do this. Proven facts are given, why gangs are formed and how Satan has brought his pleasures into our childrens minds which creates violence, suicide and destruction of their lives.

Teens!! It isn't fair that you have depression or bipolar disorder. You can continue along the same path, but chances are, if someone gave you this workbook, that path isn't the best. Working through these pages will help you understand what the heck everyone is talking about. You might even see some of your behaviors and thoughts. It has practical suggestions to help you cope. What does it hurt to try? Ultimately, it is your choice to work through the issues. But, it's kinda nice to see that you aren't the only one to have these crazy thoughts.

This book uses short stories and fun cartoons to educate young readers on real world issues such as drugs, peer pressure, bullying, and guns. You could be in their places one day. Their stories can help you make the right choices.