"Shame is one of the most destructive of human emotions. And while anyone can suffer from lingering shame, those who were abused in childhood tend to feel it the most. In It Wasn't Your Fault, a therapist presents a compassion-based therapeutic approach to help survivors of physical and sexual abuse overcome the debilitating shame that often keeps them tied to the past. By offering step-by-step techniques for understanding the root cause of shame,...

Contains seventeen essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to child abuse, including the seriousness of the problem, how it can be prevented, and government policies on abusers and sex offenders; and provides quick facts, contact information for organizations, and a bibliography.

Provides an overview of the problem of drug abuse in the U.S., looks at how drugs affect the brain, body, and behavior, discusses drugs and society, examines the war on drugs, and considers the question of whether drugs should be legalized. Includes primary and secondary source quotations, sidebars, and study questions.

Presents the stories of young victims of sexual abuse who discuss their experiences and describe the ways in which they were able to overcome their past and recover from their trauma.

Presents a guide to amphetamines such as crystal methamphetamine, Ritalin, and other stimulants, discusses the physiological effects of their use, and offers advice on overcoming addiction.

Discusses the effect of marijuana on humans and the value of avoiding its use.