Question by Ashlee: I cant remember the name of this book! Help?
I read a book in High School that I would like to read again, but I cant remember what the title was or even the author. It was about girl in high school, her step dad was a criminal in some way, I dont remember the details.. Anyway in the beginning of the book her step dad sets her up and she is sent to a jail/rehab of sorts.. I know my details are a little vague and probably not totally accurate.. Towards the end of the book she sets fire to the jail and escapes.. Does anybody have any idea what book I am thinking of??

Best answer:

Answer by tiandron
Shock Point by April Henry
“Cassie discovers that her stepfather, Rick, a teen psychiatrist, has been illegally prescribing a new behavioral drug to his patients—and three teens have died. Before she can report him, Rick commits Cassie to Peaceful Cove, a boot camp for troubled teens in Mexico. Cassie knows she has to get out now, before more teens die. But no one has ever escaped from Peaceful Cove alive—and even if Cassie gets over the walls and survives the Mexican desert, will anyone believe her story?”

“The wicked stepmother motif is altered to wicked stepfather in this contemporary chiller. Cassie, 16, has suffered a year of upheavals: her parents’ divorce, her mother’s remarriage^B and new pregnancy, and the discovery that her stepfather’s psychiatric practice revolves around an experimental drug that may have led to the suicides of several of his teen patients. Leading off is a horrific scene of Cassie’s abduction, masterminded by her stepfather, who planted crystal meth in her room and arranged for her to be taken to a juvenile “rehabilitation” center. Organization is a strong point here. In the first part, Henry effectively shuttles between Cassie’s imprisonment and the discoveries that lead to it. In the second part, Cassie must free herself and obtain evidence to save other teens from the deadly drug–all but impossible tasks in the Dickensian atmosphere of the teen facility. Along with solid plotting and suspense comes a likable heroine who’s a good match for the nefarious adults in her life”

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Ex-bulimic Demi Lovato talks drug abuse, rehab and smoking pot with Joe Jonas
Demi Lovato is doing well three years after going to rehab for drug and alcohol addiction, she told E! Feb. 3. Looking back, Lovato is grateful that rehab saved her life, and helped her realize she had to change if she wanted to live. "I don't think … Read more on Examiner.com

Iran not doing enough to address drug addiction
According to studies and surveys conducted by the Drug Control Headquarters issued last December, more than 600 drug rehabilitation centers are recognized across the country, most of which are based on the outskirts of cities. Because of the immense … Read more on Al-Monitor

Hoffman found with 50 bags of heroin, addiction meds: sources
Multiple law enforcement sources told NBC News that authorities found six bottles of prescription drugs — including the blood pressure medication clonidine hydrochloride; the addiction treatment drug buprenorphine; the attention-deficit disorder … Read more on NBCNews.com (blog)

Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead — Dies of Apparent Heroin Overdose … Needle …
Details surrounding his death are unclear … but the actor had struggled with drug problems … most recently checking himself into a rehab facility for heroin back in May. TMZ broke the story of Hoffman going to rehab. We were told he did it as a … Read more on TMZ.com

The Holistic Sanctuary Is Rescuing Addicts Victimized By Conventional Drug …
The all-natural Pouyan Method of addiction healing utilized exclusively at The Holistic Sanctuary is rapidly illuminating the dangers of prescription drug protocols being prescribed by doctors at conventional rehab clinics. Share on Twitter Share on … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Putin Orders Agency to Finalize Drug Addict Rehab Program
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Federal Drug Control Service to complete work as soon as possible on an interagency program for rehabilitating of drug addicts, the Kremlin said Monday. Viktor Ivanov, head of the Federal Drug Control Service … Read more on The Moscow Times

Reformed drug addict launches community basketball team Dagenham Dragons
“I think drug addiction is often dealt with wrongly and people can find themselves pushed into a corner, but through basketball I just want people to know someone's there.” After impressing at a regional level, Jack represented his country as a youth … Read more on Barking and Dagenham Post

Prescription drugs lead to growing problem of infant addiction
The rise of prescription drug addiction has resulted in more babies born addicted to narcotics compared to just two decades ago, when infant addiction was associated more with street-level drugs. A 2012 study published in The Journal of the American … Read more on Monroe News Star

Ashley Benson made anti-drug pact over family's addiction issues
Actress Ashley Benson vowed never to experiment with drugs after watching addiction issues wreck the lives of some of her relatives. The star plays a drug-taking party girl in 2013 teen drama “Spring Breakers,” but Benson is adamant she would never … Read more on Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)

Question by Anty: What are the long term effects of being born addicted to drugs?
The immediate effects on an infant are the withdrawal symptoms and failure to thrive and bond with the caregiver. Are there any long term effects? As in, during the toddler or teenage years. Are any effects seen when they’re older?
What do you mean by “funny”? I’m asking a serious question.

Best answer:

Answer by MyNickname
Funny how u used “long term”……

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Old shoes can help fight drug abuse
4 Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person. 5 Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 6 Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an … Read more on Eastern Arizona Courier

Meeting targets prescription drug abuse
COLUMBUS — Polk County community leaders will come together today to discuss the growing problem of prescription drug abuse, addiction to pain medication and unintentional drug overdose. The dinner meeting will take place starting at 5:30 p.m. at the … Read more on Asheville Citizen-Times

Question by luvurplanet: Does drinking non-alcoholic beer everyday affect sperm when trying to conceive?
I have given up alcohol for 2 months trying to detox before we start trying to get pregnant, but I am having one non-alcoholic beer every evening. But I noticed that it said it contains “less than .5% alcohol”. Is this safe to keep drinking one? Can it damage my sperm (both quality and count)?

Best answer:

Answer by Rahdirahrah
No, you should be fine. Drinking every day or in excess when you do drink creates problems, but if you are having one bottle of less then 0.5% alcohol? Then it’s the same as not drinking.

Give your answer to this question below!

The Florida House Detox Alumni Continue Giving Back With Helping The Fruitful …
Created with the individual in mind, the Florida House Detox Center brings over 10 years experience in treating alcohol, heroin, opiate pain pill and prescription medication withdrawal, providing an “upscale atmosphere” in a relaxed setting for healing. Read more on PR Web (press release)

Why Starting a Detox Program Should Be a Top Health Priority for 2014 — Part I
Reduces competition for detox pathways: The job of exposing (Phase I) and eliminating (Phase II) chemicals and toxins (including alcohol, cigarette smoke, caffeine, prescription drugs and every synthetic chemical that enters the body) happens mainly in … Read more on Huffington Post (blog)

Treatment court addresses the issue of drugs, their effect on crime
Drug courts combine intensive judicial supervision, mandatory drug testing, treatment and incentives to help offenders with substance abuse problems break the cycle of addiction and crime. Masland said the program returns clean and sober individuals to … Read more on The Sentinel

Jack Conway: Settlement against drug firms must fund Ky. drug treatment
When I was elected your attorney general six years ago, I made stopping prescription drug abuse one of my top priorities. I created Kentucky's first statewide prescription drug task force and helped craft landmark legislation that has shut down half of … Read more on Lexington Herald Leader

Four Corners deals with complexities of drug abuse
Like trying to combat an infectious organism that mutates constantly, the substance abuse professionals who battle drug addiction must regularly evaluate their methods, endlessly searching for the best way to fight a disease that as yet does not have a … Read more on Price Sun Advocate