I Hate To Do This...
But I want you to be aware of the subjects that are presented in this book. This book is not for the faint of heart. And you need to have an open mind to read this book. Stephanie writes these types of books for teenagers because these are the books she wished she had when she was a teenager. She also leaves an author's note at the end to help teens who are struggling.
The resources she listed are linked below.Please be aware that not every adult approves of everything you may read. Be sure to check with a parent or guardian before you read this book.
This book deals with:
teen pregnancy
drug/alcohol use and abuse
self-mutilation (cutting)
MIA parents
depression
suicide
etc
Resources
Addiction Center: Heroin Addiction and Abuse Page https://www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/heroin
1-877-655-5116
Addiction Center is your resource for all information regarding drugs and addictions. Heroin use is on the rise. Know the signs of abuse and addiction to save yourself or a loved one. Addiction Center can help you find recovery.
S.A.F.E. Alternatives: www.selfinjury.com
1-800-DONTCUT
S.A.F.E. Alternatives is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior. Self-injury is known by many names, including self-abuse, self-mutilation, deliberate self-harm, parasuicidal behavior, and non-suicidal self-injury. (from their home page)
To Write Love on Her Arms: www.twloha.com
Mission Statement (from their webpage): To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.
National Hopeline Network: www.hopeline.com
1-800-SUICIDE
Kristin Brooks Hope Center (KBHC)
From the website: Since the suicide of his wife Kristin in April 1998, KBHC Founder Reese Butler has been on a personal crusade. His mission the past 11 years has been to offer HOPE and the option to LIVE to those in the deepest emotional pain.
SAMHSA: findtreatment.samhsa.gov (substance abuse treatment facility locator)
Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
This searchable directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs shows the location of facilities around the country that treat alcoholism, alcohol abuse and drug abuse problems.
The Addiction Project: www.hbo.com/addiction
From the Website: Over 23 million Americans struggle with addiction, yet fewer than 10 percent are getting treatment. The Addiction website brings together many of America's top addiction experts to demystify this much-misundersood disease. To find help now, or to learn more about the latest breakthroughs in treatment, select a link.
The resources she listed are linked below.Please be aware that not every adult approves of everything you may read. Be sure to check with a parent or guardian before you read this book.
This book deals with:
teen pregnancy
drug/alcohol use and abuse
self-mutilation (cutting)
MIA parents
depression
suicide
etc
Resources
Addiction Center: Heroin Addiction and Abuse Page https://www.addictioncenter.com/drugs/heroin
1-877-655-5116
Addiction Center is your resource for all information regarding drugs and addictions. Heroin use is on the rise. Know the signs of abuse and addiction to save yourself or a loved one. Addiction Center can help you find recovery.
S.A.F.E. Alternatives: www.selfinjury.com
1-800-DONTCUT
S.A.F.E. Alternatives is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior. Self-injury is known by many names, including self-abuse, self-mutilation, deliberate self-harm, parasuicidal behavior, and non-suicidal self-injury. (from their home page)
To Write Love on Her Arms: www.twloha.com
Mission Statement (from their webpage): To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.
National Hopeline Network: www.hopeline.com
1-800-SUICIDE
Kristin Brooks Hope Center (KBHC)
From the website: Since the suicide of his wife Kristin in April 1998, KBHC Founder Reese Butler has been on a personal crusade. His mission the past 11 years has been to offer HOPE and the option to LIVE to those in the deepest emotional pain.
SAMHSA: findtreatment.samhsa.gov (substance abuse treatment facility locator)
Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
This searchable directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs shows the location of facilities around the country that treat alcoholism, alcohol abuse and drug abuse problems.
The Addiction Project: www.hbo.com/addiction
From the Website: Over 23 million Americans struggle with addiction, yet fewer than 10 percent are getting treatment. The Addiction website brings together many of America's top addiction experts to demystify this much-misundersood disease. To find help now, or to learn more about the latest breakthroughs in treatment, select a link.