Dirty : A Search for Answers inside America's Teenage Drug Epidemic

Why do teenagers use drugs, what happens to them when they do, & what can we do about it? Venturing into uncharted territory, Maran takes us inside teenagers' hearts, minds, & central nervous systems to explore the causes & consequences of our nation's drug crisis. In these pages we get to know the kids, the parents, the therapists, & the drug treatment programs at their best. In their relapses & rebounds we witness the anguish & resilience of teenagers in trouble -- a fact of life for far too many American families today. Combining powerful on-the-street reporting, groundbreaking research, & Maran's own story, this book is essential reading for every parent & professional who works with or cares about children or teenagers.Maran, Meredith is the author of 'Dirty : A Search for Answers inside America's Teenage Drug Epidemic', published 2005 under ISBN 9780756793227 and ISBN 075679322X.