Recovering My Kid: Parenting Young Adults in Treatment and Beyond

by Joseph Lee

National expert Dr. Joseph Lee explains the nature of youth addiction and treatment, and how families can create a safe and supportive environment for their loved ones during treatment and throughout their recovery.

Raising a child is tough as it is, but when your kid becomes addicted to alcohol or other drugs, it can feel as if you’re living a nightmare. You’re not alone. In Recovering My Kid, Dr. Joseph Lee, a leading youth addiction specialist, takes worried, confused, and angry parents by the hand and addresses their most pressing questions and What is addiction? What happens when my child returns home from treatment? How can my family support his or her recovery? What if my child relapses? How can my family get well again?Getting your child and your family well again requires the support and understanding of the whole family, even if feelings and trust were damaged. In his engaging and straightforward style, Lee explains the difficult concepts of addiction, treatment, and recovery in a way parents and families can understand and gives them concrete strategies they can put into practice.This book will help family members begin to understand what their loved one is going through and how they can help the addict adjust to a clean-and-sober life while still taking care of themselves.

250 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2012

About the author

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Reviews

[Paulah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this for work, but I would recommend this book for parents of any age, without hesitation. No need to wait until your kid is thinking about drugs or using, just jump right in and learn some of the elements of good parenting. Period. A gem of a guide for any and all parents.

[Marta Rodriguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the simplicity involved in reading this book... Gave me lots of insight and information...

[Dee White · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Helpful...

Any parent struggling with a child with addiction should read this book. There is hope and peace knowing so many others are with you in your journey!

[Mary Strand · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good information, especially in part 2 of the book, but dry. I could tell the author worked hard to make it not dry, but ... dry. The "bottom line" at the end of each chapter was good.

[Ken Erickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Lee has done a masterful job of succinctly capturing the most important topics related to addiction and how loved ones should respond.

[Tracy Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to this author who wrote in an authoritative yet personal style. I felt like I was sitting with a knowledgeable friend who had lived with the same struggles I was having and survived. The information has changed my view of my son's addiction and mental health issues and has helped me accept, cope, and be an advocate for him and be a better mother.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have a child or sibling going through treatment for addiction, this is a must read. Easy to read, practical information and advice to apply to your everyday life with regards to dealing with your child's recovery from addiction.

[Lisa Gennusa-O'Connell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very easy to read and understand...practical thinking and advice.