{"product_id":"chasing-the-high-a-firsthand-account-of-one-young-persons-experience-with-substance-abuse-9780195314724","title":"Chasing the High: A Firsthand Account of One Young Person's Experience with Substance Abuse","description":"Kyle Keegan was like many teenagers: eager to fit in at school, he experimented with alcohol and drugs. Soon, his abuse of these substances surpassed experimentation and became a ruthless addiction to heroin that nearly destroyed his life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow in recovery, Keegan tells his remarkable story in \u003cem\u003eChasing the High\u003c\/em\u003e. Starting with the early days of alcohol and drug use, Keegan charts his decline into crime and homelessness as his need for heroin surpassed all thoughts of family and friends, of right and wrong. He then goes on to use these experiences to offer guidance and practical advice to other young people who may be struggling with substance abuse. In straightforward, easy-to-understand language and along with the psychiatric expertise of Howard Moss, MD, Keegan discusses what is known about the neurobiology of addiction in young people, how to seek treatment, and how to get the most out of professional help. He also covers such topics as therapies which are used to combat addiction, how to talk to families and friends about substance abuse, and how to navigate risky situations. Both an absorbing memoir and a useful resource for young people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative series of books written specifically for teens and young adults, \u003cem\u003eChasing the High\u003c\/em\u003e offers hope to young people who are struggling with substance abuse, helping them to overcome its challenges and to go on to lead healthy, productive lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/04\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780195314724\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 170\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.29h x 6.01w x 0.51d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2008 pg. 221\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2008 pg. 38\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kyle Keegan, Howard Moss","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36635103363228,"sku":"9780195314724","price":14.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e9f404e8-012a-4358-bead-e89b056727c6.jpg?v=1603838561","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/chasing-the-high-a-firsthand-account-of-one-young-persons-experience-with-substance-abuse-9780195314724","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}