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

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. Contents......Page 6 1: What are Alcoholism and Addiction?......Page 8 2: Substances of Abuse......Page 21 3: Causes of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction......Page 39 4: Recognizing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction......Page 51 5: Dangers of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction......Page 61 6: Getting Support and Help......Page 72 7: Approached to Treatment......Page 84 8: Managing Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: Life After Treatment......Page 99 9: Helping a Friend or Relative......Page 111 10: Paying for Care......Page 122 11: What More Can You Do?......Page 130 Appendix: Associations and Support Groups......Page 139 Glossary......Page 147 Read More about It......Page 154 Index......Page 158 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. 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 Explores the factors that lead to addiction, how to recognize it, and how to treat it an cope with its aftermath