my big sister takes drugs: Stop Pretending Sonya Sones, It happens just like that, in the blink of an eye. An older sister has a mental breakdown and has to be hospitalized. A . The New York Times Set amid the havoc of the War on Drugs this New York Times bestseller is an astonishingly intimate New York magazine chronicle of one family s triumphs and trials in .Oct 7, · When Paul’s family moves to a new city, his older sister, Tina, gets involved with a group of kids who drink and take drugs. Watching Tina withdraw from him and from their family is hard on Paul. When the police bring home Paul's sister Tina, who was found taking drugs in the park, a nightmare begins for the family, and Paul's new friendship with Jose and his plans for soccer camp both seem lost. Previews available in: English. Showing 4 featured editions. View all 4 editions? Add another edition? [32] p. Oct 8, · When the police bring home Paul's sister Tina, who was found taking drugs in the park, a nightmare begins for the family, and Paul's new friendship with Jose and his plans for soccer camp both seem lost.