Books

Elizabeth Connell Henderson, Understanding Addiction. Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, 2000. Discusses what addiction is, legal and illegal drugs, why people become addicted, and how to get help.

Freeman Miller and Steven Bachrach, Cerebral Palsy: A Complete Guide for Caregiving. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press, 1995. Although not about chemical dependency, the book touches on problems in infants caused by substance abuse.

Al J. Mooney, Arlene Eisenberg, and Howard Eisenberg, The Recovery Book. New York: Workman, 1992. Provides questions and answers on recovering from addiction. There is also a useful discussion about addiction and avoiding relapse.

Susan Newman, It Won't Happen to Me. New York: Perigee, 1987. Nine teenagers give their accounts of struggling with chemical dependency.

Gary Somdahl, Drugs and Kids. Salem, OR: Dimi, 1996. Examines the effects of chemical dependency on children and teenagers. It also offers advice on how to prevent substance abuse.

Periodicals

Steve Chapman, "Bush Girls...