Second, I use inference from technical studies and theories in order to provide practical information for therapists. Those thoughts are several steps removed from scientific validity.

If a child has an older sibling involved in an addiction, there is a 90 percent chance that he or she will get involved too.

Adolescence in my growing up period was truly "Happy Days," the title of a TV show connotating the quality of this life period.

As the therapeutic relationship is established and progress occurs in problem areas, the therapist can "lead" and "push" the adolescent toward abstract reasoning skill.

If his/her siblings and parents are not treated and he/she is strong enough to continue the recovery, a sibling will take up the "druggie" role.

Drug-use is a terminal disease.

A certain group of adolescents evidence clear "druggie" behavior and attributes some time before they actually begin drug use.

Second, the only proven technique for treatment for chemically dependent people involves use of a spiritual program of self-change.

To find yourself, get lost for others.

I earn my own respect, " I told Emilie. "I don't ride the coattails of someone else.

Make your choiceMake your dreamsYou will find your wayAnd those will come true (Insya Allah)

All things come to him who waits - even justice.

And make death proud to take us.

Really sucked the red off of all my candy.

As free and crazy as we want to be, and how much we want to make the world a canvas, there's also a part of us that doesn't want to make any mark.

Next to me, Saiman smiled. "We all want what we can't have, Kate. I want you, you want love, and he wants to break my neck.

The style depends on the subject.

I didn't think I'd ever be an actor.