Despite a happy, loving start to life, some dire choices in Kerryn's teens sent this young Australian woman into a wild path of self-destruction. In a brutally honest account Kerryn describes the scenes she witnessed, as what began as 'a bit of fun', spiralled into a shocking journey through the dark world of drug addiction. After facing several close encounters with death, Kerryn not only miraculously survived, but totally turned her life around. With her vast knowledge and experience, she now works hard to warn and educate others on the dangers of drug and alcohol use and abuse. Chasing After the Wind not only encompasses Kerryn's own horrifying journey and other related stories, but contains vital information on the most commonly used substances, while also offering a message of hope for anyone struggling with addiction. This is a compelling story that carries a stark warning on the dangers of substance use and risk -taking in general, and is hard to put down until the final page is read.