{"product_id":"chasing-the-high-a-firsthand-account-of-one-young-persons-experience-with-substance-abuse-paperback","title":"Chasing the High: A Firsthand Account of One Young Person's Experience with Substance Abuse - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKyle Keegan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHoward Moss\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKyle 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyle Keegan\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional diver. He lives in New York with his wife and daughters. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoward B. Moss, MD, \u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Director for Clinical and Translational Research with the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.51 x 8.29 x 6.01 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762727092512,"sku":"9780195314724","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7e2fb8fb2dcaf0d80d469725e9b80c8d.webp?v=1780224477","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/chasing-the-high-a-firsthand-account-of-one-young-persons-experience-with-substance-abuse-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}