Howell, MI Author Publishes Novel of Teenage Substance Abuse

July 2, 2015 - "Drugs and Other Dumb Things: Jimmy's Story," a new book by Lawrance Cutright, M.S.W., has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Jimmy's Story follows a young family in trouble. Jim, the oldest child, has been going through a rough time at school and his cries for help have gone unnoticed by anyone except his younger sister. This story follows Jim's descent into substance abuse and street life along with his family's response to the crisis.

About the Author:
In his youth, Lawrance (Larry) Cutright, M.S.W. played in the minor leagues for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1959-1966, and then taught English in a Detroit Michigan high school for thirty years. He holds a master degree in clinical social work. Many life experiences, like private counseling sessions, Alcoholics Anonymous, part-time work as a substance abuse therapist, as well as his internship for graduate school, influenced his writing about addictions, family, redemption, and forgiveness.

He hopes readers of this tale about an addicted teen will take away themes of love, support, and personal responsibility for one's actions.

"Drugs and Other Dumb Things: Jimmy's Story" is a 40-page paperback with a retail price of $8.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-0992-2. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.