Substance abuse means taking too many of one drug or medication perscribed to someone else.
In 'The City in the Sea' Poe explores themes of sin, death, and destruction.
Answer:
Mothers might be able to relate to the feeling of wanting better and more for their children, especially women of color. They might be able to designate with the feeling of never being appreciated by society for the work they've done for this country, or what they've done to make their children's lives better.
Answer:
She might see a fallen (magical stone) on the ground and that stone grants her magical powers? She gets teleported into a magical world when she picks it up (kind of like tomorrow land). Then she meets friends and allies on the way but some might be disguised as a ally when they are really an enemy that secretly is scheming to steal the stone because it's so rare (for a plot twist).