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The Basketball Diaries
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Jim Carroll
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For The Basketball Diaries, please give a brief overview of the substance use problem and the success or struggles of the characters in coping with their substance use. Also, what are the demographic characteristics of the characters? Describe the factors that contribute to an individual’s risk or coping.