Not my child : a progressive and proactive approach for healing addicted teenagers and their families

Not My Child is an insightful, compassionate, and encouraging guide for families dealing with an addicted teen or child at risk of becoming addicted to alcohol or drugs. Psychologist and rehabilitation specialist **Dr. Frank Lawlis**, chairman of the __Dr. Phil__ advisory board and consultant and frequent guest on the television show, offers: · Expert advice on detecting and understanding teen addiction · Information from the latest neuroscience research on the impact addiction has on the teen brain · Guidance, based on years of clinical experience, on what parents can do to help their child deal with depression, obsessive cravings, and relationships damaged by the addiction This thoughtful and groundbreaking book details sound medical treatments, as well as alternative and spiritual methods for addressing a societal problem that has reached epidemic levels. Not My Child is an insightful, compassionate and encouraging guide for families dealing with an addicted teen or child at risk of becoming addicted to alcohol or drugs. Psychologist and rehabilitation specialist Dr Frank Lawlis, chairman of the Dr. Phil advisory board and consultant and frequent guest on the television show, offers: expert advice on detecting and understanding teen addiction; information from the latest neuroscience research on the impact addiction has on the teen brain; and guidance, based on years of clinical experience, on what parents can do to help their child deal with depression, obsessive cravings and relationships damaged by the addiction. This thoughtful and groundbreaking book details sound medical treatments, as well as alternative and spiritual methods for addressing a societal problem that has reached epidemic levels Suitable for families dealing with an addicted teen or child at risk of becoming addicted to alcohol or drugs, this book details sound medical treatments, as well as alternative and spiritual methods for addressing a societal problem that has reached epidemic levels. Offers Parents Information On Helping With A Teenager Struggling With Addiction, Including Advice On Detecting Addiction, Information On Addiction's Impact On The Teenage Brain, And Guidance Helping A Child Repair Broken Relationships. Understanding teenage addiction Addiction and action plans for the teenage brain What parents and family can do to treat the teenage addict Healing relationships and spirits Afterword: Saving your child.