Living with Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (Teen's Guides (Hardcover))

Explores the factors that lead to addiction, how to recognize it, and how to treat it an cope with its aftermath. Content: What are alcoholism and addiction? -- Substances of abuse -- Causes of alcoholism and drug addiction -- Recognizing alcoholism and drug addiction -- Dangers of alcoholism and drug addiction -- Getting support and help -- Approaches to treatment -- Managing alcoholism and drug addiction: life after treatment -- Helping a friend or relative -- Paying for care -- What more can you do? Abstract: A guide for teens struggling with alcoholism and addiction. It examines this disease, its consequences on day-to-day life, and where to go for help. It features real-life examples of people struggling with alcoholism and addiction, as well as appendixes with organizations, support groups, online resources, and further reading. � Read more... What are alcoholism and addiction? -- Substances of abuse -- Causes of alcoholism and drug addiction -- Recognizing alcoholism and drug addiction -- Dangers of alcoholism and drug addiction -- Getting support and help -- Treatment -- Managing alcoholism and drug addiction: life after treatment -- Helping a friend or relative with alcoholism or drug addiction -- Paying for care -- Preventing alcoholism and drug addiction -- Appendix 1. associations and support groups According to federal government statistics, as many as 12 million teens in the United States use alcohol or drugs on a regular basis, and 3 million of them qualify as substance abusers. Alcoholism and drug addiction, also known as substance abuse disorders, are two versions of the same disease: dependence on a chemical substance. Explains what alcoholism and drug addictions are, how to recognize the symptoms and the dangers, treatment options, and offers teens advice on how to successfully deal with these addictions. A practical guide for teens struggling with alcoholism and addiction, with information on the causes and treatments of alcoholism, organizations, support groups, and online resources