Tweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines is a raw, harrowing, and ultimately hopeful memoir by Nic Sheff. Told with electrifying honesty, it chronicles his tumultuous journey through addiction and recovery.

Nic was first drunk at age eleven, and his teenage years were marked by regular use of pot, cocaine, and Ecstasy, leading to severe addictions to crystal meth and heroin. Despite his belief that he could quit whenever he wanted, a violent relapse in California shattered this illusion, forcing him to confront the reality of his addiction.

In a voice that is both compelling and heartbreaking, Nic spares no detail in sharing his story. He paints a vivid picture of a person at odds with his past, his family, his substances, and himself. Yet, this is not just a tale of despair.

It's a portrait of hope, offering insight into the challenges of addiction and the arduous road to recovery. This memoir complements his father's parallel memoir, Beautiful Boy, providing a profound understanding of the impact of addiction on individuals and families.