Allan Brentt Hood's autobiographical book "Straight Hood" chronicles his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction while coming of age in a culture immersed in rap music. He details his upbringing as a Catholic black youth who fell into abusing drugs and alcohol, neglecting relationships and his own health. Through rediscovering his faith and desire for change, Hood was able to regain sobriety. He hopes his story will help prevent others, especially young adults, from making similar bad decisions or help those recovering from addiction.