Drug Use & the Family
Jo Martin
About this book
Discusses the effects of drug use on one individual teenage boy, from the start, through addiction, to the beginning of the road back to normal health.
Censorship history
In 2025, "Drug Use & the Family" by Jo Martin was banned at the school level across several districts in the United States due to concerns over its portrayal of drug use and themes deemed immoral. Notably, the ban was upheld following a series of complaints from parents and local advocacy groups, leading to school board votes in states such as Texas and Florida that favored the removal of the book from curricula. The decision sparked debates at PTA meetings, with some parents advocating for its reinstatement, but the ban remained in effect as of late 2025.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | DrugsMoral |