ShaDon Manigault An important topic and also an interesting one that can lead to a lot of tension and drama. It's one a lot of people can relate to as well. All the hallmarks of good story telling. In terms of your logline, I think if you rearrange some of your sentences and change a few words, it would be strengthened a bit. Does this work? "When tragedy strikes, an African-American teenager struggles to fit in with his upper-class family as he slowly slips into a life of substance abuse, destroying him and the people who love him the most." The final portion may need a little more "work shopping" but just switching some elements around seem to make it stronger. Good luck!