CRACKHEAD 4
‘Nature Versus Nature’ by Angela Harrison
e been adopted.

Angela retires to the West Country with thirteen-year -old Max.

Max's behaviour gradually deteriorates - he becomes violent and suicidal.  Eventually, he is diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder.) His symptoms are almost identical to that of Jamie's; they both take risks without thinking of the consequences.

Jamie no longer takes illegal drugs. However, she continues to be prescribed large doses of methadone and anti-psychotics as she battles with mental illness and suicidal tendencies. Despite this, Jamie receives no support from NHS mental health services. She gets very angry