The Everything Parent's Guide to Teenage Addiction: A Comprehensive and Supportive Reference to Help Your Child Recover from Add

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Everything Parent's Guide to Teenage Addiction: A Comprehensive and Supportive Reference to Help Your Child Recover from Add
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Edward Lynam
By (author) Ellen Bowers
SeriesEverything (R)
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 214,Width 140
Category/GenreCoping with drug and alcohol abuse
ISBN/Barcode 9781440582974
ClassificationsDewey:616.8600835
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Adams Media Corporation
Imprint Adams Media Corporation
Publication Date 7 November 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

Professional advice for finding the right treatment for your child If your teen or preteen is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you need to find the best treatment for your child. With The Everything Parent's Guide to Teenage Addiction, you'll learn how to take an active role in helping your child on the road to recovery. With this invaluable resource, you will begin to understand the complex nature and scope of teen addiction, and learn to:* Recognize warning signs* Identify symptoms and causes* Choose appropriate treatment* Discuss your child's addiction openly* Avoid the chance of relapse Featuring healthy and attainable recovery solutions for any situation, including alternative recovery therapies, this companion will be your guide as you help your child, rebuild your relationship, and heal the damage caused by addiction.

Author Biography

Edward Lynam, MD, specializes in addiction psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry, and has been involved in the care of adolescents with substance abuse issues for twenty-five years. He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the American Medical Association.