Addiction Proof Your Child: A Realistic Approach to Preventing Drug, Alcohol, and Other Dependencies

by Stanton Peele

Renowned addiction expert Stanton Peele offers an unorthodox yet effective method that helps parents combat addiction. This practical guide takes a calming, realistic approach, explaining how to impart the fundamental values that will protect children and prevent experimentation from evolving into dependency.
 
“Dr. Peele offers a smart, readable, commonsense guide for parents concerned about their children’s drug and alcohol use. Persuasively rebutting the alarmist view advanced by the ‘experts,’ he shows the importance of reinforcing children’s independence, promoting constructive values, and fostering the ability to learn from mistakes. He also shows how to teach youth to recognize the risks in overusing substances and suggests safeguards for the small minority who are at greatest risk for addiction.”—Aaron T. Beck, professor of psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania

Genres: Counselling

272 pages, Paperback

First published August 28, 2007

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for a class. Don't worry. I don't believe any of my kids are having difficulty here. After I have processed the information a bit, I will post some comments.

[Christopher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty fascinating book, more than I anticipated. While it was informative to read about strategies for helping your kids, I found the background and other info really interesting.