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Nonfiction Books About Addiction for Teens

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17 items

17 items

Heavy

Heavy

An American Memoir

by Laymon, Kiese

Book - 2018

In his memoir, Laymon speaks with honesty about his relationship to his body, his gambling addiction, and his relationships with his family and with America as a whole. In his memoir, Laymon speaks with honesty about his relationship to his body, his gambling addiction, and his relationships with his family and with America as a whole. Show less

In his memoir, Laymon speaks with honesty about his relationship to his body, his gambling addiction, and his relationships with his family and with America as a whole. In his memoir, Laymon speaks with honesty about his relationship to his body, his gambling addiction, and his relationships with his family and with America as a whole. Show less

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Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide

Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide

A Memoir

by DMC

Book - 2016

In his memoir, the Run D.M.C. rapper openly discusses his mental health struggles and how he managed to fight back against the depression that threatened to take his life. In his memoir, the Run D.M.C. rapper openly discusses his mental health struggles and how he managed to fight back against the depression that threatened to take his life. Show less

In his memoir, the Run D.M.C. rapper openly discusses his mental health struggles and how he managed to fight back against the depression that threatened to take his life. In his memoir, the Run D.M.C. rapper openly discusses his mental health struggles and how he managed to fight back against the depression that threatened to take his life. Show less

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Hey, Kiddo

Hey, Kiddo

by Krosoczka, Jarrett

Graphic Novel - 2018

A biographical graphic novel about a Massachusetts teen being raised by his grandparents because his mom is in and out of rehab. A biographical graphic novel about a Massachusetts teen being raised by his grandparents because his mom is in and out of rehab. Show less

A biographical graphic novel about a Massachusetts teen being raised by his grandparents because his mom is in and out of rehab. A biographical graphic novel about a Massachusetts teen being raised by his grandparents because his mom is in and out of rehab. Show less

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Sober Stick Figure

Sober Stick Figure

A Memoir

by Tozer, Amber

Book - 2016

Told with the help of stick figure illustrations, Tozer chronicles her journey through addiction and recovery, starting with her first drink at age 7. Told with the help of stick figure illustrations, Tozer chronicles her journey through addiction and recovery, starting with her first drink at age 7. Show less

Told with the help of stick figure illustrations, Tozer chronicles her journey through addiction and recovery, starting with her first drink at age 7. Told with the help of stick figure illustrations, Tozer chronicles her journey through addiction and recovery, starting with her first drink at age 7. Show less

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Men We Reaped

Men We Reaped

A Memoir

by Ward, Jesmyn

Book - 2013

After losing 5 important men in her life over the span of 5 years, Jesmyn Ward began to realize the ways in which racism affect mental health and addiction. Here, Ward tells her story as well as the stories of the loved ones she has lost. After losing 5 important men in her life over the span of 5 years, Jesmyn Ward began to realize the ways in which racism affect mental health and addiction. Here, Ward tells her story as well as the stories of the loved ones she has lost. Show less

After losing 5 important men in her life over the span of 5 years, Jesmyn Ward began to realize the ways in which racism affect mental health and addiction. Here, Ward tells her story as well as the stories of the loved ones she has lost. After losing 5 important men in her life over the span of 5 years, Jesmyn Ward began to realize the ways in which racism affect mental health and addiction. Here, Ward tells her story as well as the stories of the loved ones she has lost. Show less

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A Piece of Cake

A Piece of Cake

A Memoir

by Brown, Cupcake

Book - 2007

Cupcake was orphaned when she was 11 and was sent to live with cruel foster parents. Upon running away, she got involved in drugs and sex work. This is the story of how she turned her life around after becoming a teenage addict. Cupcake was orphaned when she was 11 and was sent to live with cruel foster parents. Upon running away, she got involved in drugs and sex work. This is the story of how she turned her life around after becoming a teenage addict. Show less

Cupcake was orphaned when she was 11 and was sent to live with cruel foster parents. Upon running away, she got involved in drugs and sex work. This is the story of how she turned her life around after becoming a teenage addict. Cupcake was orphaned when she was 11 and was sent to live with cruel foster parents. Upon running away, she got involved in drugs and sex work. This is the story of how she turned her life around after becoming a teenage addict. Show less

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The Basketball Diaries

The Basketball Diaries

by Carroll, Jim

Book - 1987

Carrol grew up to become a poet and a rockstar, but this is the story of his teenage years, when he was a basketball playing drug addict and thief. Carrol grew up to become a poet and a rockstar, but this is the story of his teenage years, when he was a basketball playing drug addict and thief. Show less

Carrol grew up to become a poet and a rockstar, but this is the story of his teenage years, when he was a basketball playing drug addict and thief. Carrol grew up to become a poet and a rockstar, but this is the story of his teenage years, when he was a basketball playing drug addict and thief. Show less

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Hooked

Hooked

When Addiction Hits Home

Book - 2013

A collection of true stories written by people who grew up with family members or caretakers that were addicts. A collection of true stories written by people who grew up with family members or caretakers that were addicts. Show less

A collection of true stories written by people who grew up with family members or caretakers that were addicts. A collection of true stories written by people who grew up with family members or caretakers that were addicts. Show less

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Dreamland

Dreamland

The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic

by Quinones, Sam

eBook - 2019

A look into how the opioid epidemic began in the United States and why it has continued to thrive. A look into how the opioid epidemic began in the United States and why it has continued to thrive. Show less

A look into how the opioid epidemic began in the United States and why it has continued to thrive. A look into how the opioid epidemic began in the United States and why it has continued to thrive. Show less

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Girlbomb

Girlbomb

A Halfway Homeless Memoir

by Erlbaum, Janice

Book - 2006

At 15 years olds, Erlbaum ran away from home and started doing drugs, all while continuing to attend school and even play the lead in the school musical. At 15 years olds, Erlbaum ran away from home and started doing drugs, all while continuing to attend school and even play the lead in the school musical. Show less

At 15 years olds, Erlbaum ran away from home and started doing drugs, all while continuing to attend school and even play the lead in the school musical. At 15 years olds, Erlbaum ran away from home and started doing drugs, all while continuing to attend school and even play the lead in the school musical. Show less

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Defeating Addiction and Alcoholism

Defeating Addiction and Alcoholism

by Henneberg, Susan

Book - 2016

Learn the basics of addiction: what is it, how can you identify it, what consequences does it have, and where can you get help? Learn the basics of addiction: what is it, how can you identify it, what consequences does it have, and where can you get help? Show less

Learn the basics of addiction: what is it, how can you identify it, what consequences does it have, and where can you get help? Learn the basics of addiction: what is it, how can you identify it, what consequences does it have, and where can you get help? Show less

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High

High

Everything You Want to Know About Drugs, Alcohol, and Addiction

by Sheff, David

Book - 2019

A guide to the consequences of drugs and alcohol and tips on recovery from a recovering addict and his father. A guide to the consequences of drugs and alcohol and tips on recovery from a recovering addict and his father. Show less

A guide to the consequences of drugs and alcohol and tips on recovery from a recovering addict and his father. A guide to the consequences of drugs and alcohol and tips on recovery from a recovering addict and his father. Show less

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Tweak

Tweak

(growing up on Methamphetamines)

by Sheff, Nic

Book - 2009

In his memoir, Nic Sheff details his struggles with addiction, which started with his first drink at age 11 and grew to include crystal meth and heroin. In his memoir, Nic Sheff details his struggles with addiction, which started with his first drink at age 11 and grew to include crystal meth and heroin. Show less

In his memoir, Nic Sheff details his struggles with addiction, which started with his first drink at age 11 and grew to include crystal meth and heroin. In his memoir, Nic Sheff details his struggles with addiction, which started with his first drink at age 11 and grew to include crystal meth and heroin. Show less

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We All Fall Down

We All Fall Down

Living With Addiction

by Sheff, Nic

Book - 2011

This follow-up to Sheff's first memoir focuses on the struggles of staying clean and how to deal with relapses. This follow-up to Sheff's first memoir focuses on the struggles of staying clean and how to deal with relapses. Show less

This follow-up to Sheff's first memoir focuses on the struggles of staying clean and how to deal with relapses. This follow-up to Sheff's first memoir focuses on the struggles of staying clean and how to deal with relapses. Show less

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Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse

The Ultimate Teen Guide

by Bestor, Sheri Mabry

Book - 2015

A comprehensive guide about the effects and consequences of different substances and ways to get clean. A comprehensive guide about the effects and consequences of different substances and ways to get clean. Show less

A comprehensive guide about the effects and consequences of different substances and ways to get clean. A comprehensive guide about the effects and consequences of different substances and ways to get clean. Show less

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Hole in My Life

Hole in My Life

by Gantos, Jack

Book - 2002

Gantos (who would go on to attend college in Boston) shares the story of his time running drugs and the jail sentence that followed. Gantos (who would go on to attend college in Boston) shares the story of his time running drugs and the jail sentence that followed. Show less

Gantos (who would go on to attend college in Boston) shares the story of his time running drugs and the jail sentence that followed. Gantos (who would go on to attend college in Boston) shares the story of his time running drugs and the jail sentence that followed. Show less

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How to Break up With your Phone

How to Break up With your Phone

by Price, Catherine

Book - 2018

When we talk about addiction we often focus on drugs and alcohol, but we can develop unhealthy dependencies on many other things. This popular guide helps the reader to decrease their screen time and become less attached to their cell phone. When we talk about addiction we often focus on drugs and alcohol, but we can develop unhealthy dependencies on many other things. This popular guide helps the reader to decrease their screen time and become less attached to their cell phone. Show less

When we talk about addiction we often focus on drugs and alcohol, but we can develop unhealthy dependencies on many other things. This popular guide helps the reader to decrease their screen time and become less attached to their cell phone. When we talk about addiction we often focus on drugs and alcohol, but we can develop unhealthy dependencies on many other things. This popular guide helps the reader to decrease their screen time and become less attached to their cell phone. Show less

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