Pregame (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | Margaret King | knygos.lt

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Did you know that 70,000 Americans died from opioid overdose in the year 2017? Drug overdose is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50. Addiction is a disease, not a moral failing and it affects 1 out of 8 American adults.Pregame is a young woman's perception of addiction in the United States, through her personal story, the stories of others in recovery, and policy issues in the U.S. that prevent addressing addiction in a productive manner. The book speaks to the recovery community as well as the politicians and lawmakers that have the authority to empower stories of survival, using them to inspire change.In this book, you'll learn about addiction and recovery in America, including: * A personal story of recovery* An account of addiction throughout the city of Philadelphia* Inspiring stories of young people in recovery from drugs and alcoholThis book was written for those suffering or who have suffered through addiction, for those whose loved one's have met with irreversible consequences, and for those who seek to understand the truth behind addiction and what it entails.