Pregame: Alcohol, Addiction & Recovery through the Eyes of a College Student

Review\nFew people exhibit bravery like Maggie King in "Pregame: Alcohol, Addition & Recovery Through The Eyes of a College Student." Addiction is a silent killer, an epidemic overshadowed by the normalization of drinking and drug use, particularly on college campuses. King's book highlights the fundamental need for change in policy and conversation. - Cira Mancuso, author of SKIN.\nYoung individuals battle addiction daily, but we hardly hear this story in real life. King's personal story throughout "Pregame: Alcohol, Addiction & Recovery Through the Eyes of a College Student" shines a light on a major issue that has been normalized on college campuses. - Alex Heidenreich, author of "Innovating Food Fast"\n"Pregame: Alcohol, Addition & Recovery Through the Eyes of a College Student" tells the story that doesn't get taken seriously nearly as much as it should. Addiction on college campuses is a real problem that gets overlooked quite often because "it's just a phase." This book shines the on a major problem and forces us to start the conversation. -Derron Payne, author of "The Art of the Pivot"\n"King's story and depiction of the crisis in Philadelphia highlights the need for longterm sustainability when it comes to addiction and recovery. There is still work to be done." - Brian Abernathy, Managing Director of the City of Philadelphia\nDid 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.