David and Nic Sheff, the father and son authors, relate Nic's struggle with addiction and how he became sober. Features factual information on various drugs, alcohol, and addiction, discusses the risks of experimenting, and includes the latest research, interviews, and real-life testimonials that show what drug and alcohol use really looks like. Also discusses the steps of treatment, relapse, and recovery. Includes an addiction self-test for teens, a conversation between the authors, a glossary of terms, emergency numbers and other resources, and a list of helpful books.

One hit, one drink -- Nic's story and why we wrote this book -- America on drugs -- Choosing to use -- Your brain on drugs -- Keeping sane -- Just say know -- Alcohol : just one drink -- Marijuan a: hits and myths -- Pain pills and other prescription drugs -- Heroin, cocaine, meth, and other illegal drugs -- Addiction -- Use, abuse, and addiction -- Addiction is a family problem -- Drug-free : treatment, relapse, and recovery -- Afterword -- Father and son : a conversation.