Overview
Dedicated to the fresh, new perspectives of today's teenagers (from twelve through twenty), this new volume shares advice, commentary and stories on dealing with one of the most prevalent challenges of adolescence: drugs and alcohol. But more and more, teens are using their courage and knowledge to meet this challenge head-on, choosing to live a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle. This book gives teens insight on what to do when things seem beyond their control and it will help them to: Know the facts about how drugs and alcohol physically and mentally affect the human body Understand why, how and when chemical dependency sets in Succeed in saying no, even when friends or peers are saying yes Deal with the situation when friends' or family members' usage is out of control Know what to do if they become chemically dependent Realize that using drugs or alcohol can alter ambitions, change priorities, misalign goals, and undermine relationships Manage their roller coaster emotions by providing alternatives Divided into six units, each chapter opens with a story from a teen and concludes with Questions to Think About, to allow the realistic and honest message to set in. Resources and referrals, as well as information on twelve-step programs, are also included.
Full Product Details
Author: Bettie B. Youngs
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 14.60cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.540kg
ISBN: 9780757300417
ISBN 10: 0757300413
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 26 March 2008
Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Young adult
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Children / Juvenile
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Author Information
Bettie B. Youngs, Ph.D., Ed.D., and her daughter Jennifer Leigh Youngs, coauthored six previous books in the runaway best-selling series, Taste Berries for Teens. Bettie has appeared frequently on CNN, NBC Nightly News and Oprah. Her acclaimed books include Safeguarding Your Teenager from the Dragons of Life; Taste-Berry Tales; Gifts of the Heart; and the award-winning Values from the Heartland. Jennifer is a speaker and a workshop presenter for teens and parents nationwide. She is also the author of Feeling Great, Looking Hot & Loving Yourself! and Goal-Setting Skills for Young Adults. Tina Moreno is a substance-abuse counselor whose experience includes counseling high-risk youth and women in all stages of early recovery. Ms. Moreno is founder and coordinator of Seeds of Grace Recovery Services
