What Are Some Books That Are Nonfiction About Teen Drug Abuse?

Question by live2laugh265: What are some books that are nonfiction about teen drug abuse?
I’m doing a project on teen drug abuse and i need a book ONLY about teens doing drugs. It can be facts or like a true story about a teen and their drug addiction. Thanks!

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Answer by Andy
My cousin wrote an awesome memoir about his teen years and drug abuse. The book is ” In Hanuman’s Hands” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTzYHwK8wlA

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