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Teens Under the Influence: The Truth About Kids, Alcohol, and Other Drugs- How to Recognize the Problem and What to Do About It

by Katherine Ketcham

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A parent-focused guide to adolescent substance use

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A parent-focused guide to adolescent substance use

Katherine Ketcham’s guide centers on recognizing and responding to alcohol and other drug use among adolescents. It distinguishes adolescent dependency from adult addiction and organizes its discussion around common misconceptions, reasons young people become dependent, stages of addiction, substances that may be used together, treatment choices, and relapse management. Candid accounts from adolescent drug users are paired with research-based information, while the practical sections address how adults can identify a problem and consider next steps. Published in 2003, the book presents its guidance in the context of the research and treatment approaches available at that time.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Parents and caregivers concerned about a teenager’s alcohol or drug use
  • Adults seeking an overview of adolescent addiction, treatment options, and relapse
  • Family members looking for guidance on recognizing signs of substance-related problems

Themes

Adolescent substance useAddiction and dependencyParenting interventionTreatment and recoveryRelapse management

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Book overview

Across the United States, in small towns and major cities, in suburbs and slums, in public and private schools, thousands of kids are experimenting with drugs. Many of them will become addicts; some will die. The first and only book to focus entirely on adolescent alcohol and other drug use, Teens Under the Influence addresses the immediate dangers that threaten these kids--exploring the short- and long-term effects of their addiction and giving parents solid, sensitive, practical advice to combat this growing epidemic.

Knowledge is the key to defeating drug addictions, and that is what this comprehensive, timely new book provides. Full of candid true stories from adolescent drug users, with facts based on the most recent scientific research, TeensUnder the Influence tells you exactly what you need to know to deal with your child's problem, covering such important topics as

- The common myths and misconceptions about drug addiction
- The crucial differences between adult and adolescent dependency
- The reasons kids get hooked
- The stages of adolescent addiction
- The different kinds of drugs kids use and combine
- Various treatment options and how to choose the best treatment for your child
- Strategies for handling relapses

Teens Under the Influence offers practical help that may save your child's life. It may save the life of a friend. And it may save your own.
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