| Description |
1 online resource (114 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction; Section I. Teens and Substance Use; Chapter 1 . Factors That Affect Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use; Chapter 2 . Where Do Teens Get Drugs?; Section II. Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment; Chapter 3. Prevention Strategies, Policies, and Practices; Chapter 4 . Early Intervention; Chapter 5 . Seeking Help; Chapter 6 . Kids and Treatment; Section III. What are Teens Abusing?; Chapter 7. Over-the-Counter Substances; Chapter 8. Restricted Legal Substances; Chapter 9. Illegal Substances; Bibliography; Further Resources; Index; About the Author |
| Summary |
Putting a difficult situation in perspective, this hands-on guide explains why youth abuse drugs, how to identify signs of substance abuse, and how to deal with the difficulties of this destructive behavior. This book includes a thorough list of the substances youth are most likely to abuse--including over-the-counter drugs and inhalants--and reproducible handouts that itemize the effects of each drug. Several scenarios are discussed, such as when a student admits to using drugs; when a student says a friend, sibling, or parent uses drugs; when to call a social worker; and when to call law enfor |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Teenagers -- Substance use -- Prevention
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Children -- Substance use -- Prevention
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Teenagers -- Drug use -- Prevention
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Children -- Drug use -- Prevention
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Child rearing.
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Parenting.
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Child Rearing
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Parenting
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SELF-HELP -- Substance Abuse & Addictions -- General.
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PSYCHOLOGY -- Psychopathology -- Addiction.
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Child rearing.
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Children -- Drug use -- Prevention.
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Children -- Substance use -- Prevention.
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Parenting.
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Teenagers -- Drug use -- Prevention.
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Teenagers -- Substance use -- Prevention.
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| Genre/Form |
Downloadable e-Books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2010048184 |
| ISBN |
9781574824957 |
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1574824953 |
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9781574824995 |
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1574824996 |
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