Adolescent Drug And Alcohol Abuse

Parents are often the last to know about their children's involvementwith alcohol or drugs. Adolescent drug abuse and chemical dependency canhappen to any teenager, whatever their economic level, neighborhood, school, church attendance, or family make-up. Chemical abusers dowhatever they can to conceal their use. Families can rationalize thebehaviors, particularly in adolescence, as being caused by somethingother than chemicals. Is the defiance a normal separation from parents?Adolescent hormones kicking in?"Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Abuse offers parents clear information, support, and guidance: Understand the disease model of drug abuse and that you didn't causeitOvercome family confusion, denial, and excuses to get your child thehelp he needsFind allies in the community Know what to look for in chemical assessment and treatmentfacilitiesGain serenity and happiness for yourselfLearn that you are not alone Author Nikki Babbit has counseled thousands of parents and teens aboutdrug and alcohol abuse and dependency. Her message, and the message ofthe families whose stories fill this book, is one of encouragement andhope for the future.