Featured Books
Beautiful Boy
A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction
By David Sheff
“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 repeatedly, stole money from his eight-year-old brother, and lived on the streets…Beautiful Boy grew out of an article in the New York Times Magazine that drew an overwhelming response from readers grateful that Sheff had finally given voice to the devastating experience they shared.”
Tweak
Growing Up on Methamphetamine
By Nic Sheff
“Nic Sheff was drunk for the first time at age eleven. In the years that followed, he would regularly smoke pot, do cocaine and Ecstasy, and develop addictions to crystal meth and heroin. Nic spares no detail in telling us the compelling, heartbreaking, and true story of his relapse and the road to recovery.”
Moving Beyond Icebreakers
An Innovative Approach to Group Facilitation, Learning, and Action
By Stanley Pollack with Mary Fusoni
“This book is for anyone who runs groups, meetings, or classes, large or small, with participants of any age or demographic makeup. If you facilitate groups (teaching, organizing, leading others toward productive goals), this book is for you – that is, if you want the sessions you run to be lively, creative, interactive, and effective.”
Adolescents, Alcohol, and Substance Abuse
Reaching Teens Through Brief Interventions
Edited by Peter Monti, Suzanne Colby, & Tracy O’Leary
“This volume reviews a range of empirically supported approaches to prevention and treatment of adolescent substance use problems. The focus is on motivationally based brief interventions that can be delivered in a variety of contexts, that address key developmental considerations, and that draw on cutting-edge knowledge on addictive behavior change.”
When Enough is Enough
A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Intervention
By Candy Finnigan with Sean Finnigan
“Millions of Americans have watched Candy Finnigan – one of the addiction specialists on A&E’s documentary series Intervention – help families get help for a troubled loved one who is caught in the downward spiral of addiction. When Enough is Enough is rooted in Finnigan’s belief that intervention is a profound act of love. She stresses that although an intervention may seem overwhelming, with the proper preparation it can be a manageable and empowering experience.”
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