Teens Talk About Drugs and Alcohol

by Jennifer Landau (Editor)

Overview

Drug and alcohol abuse can have a devastating effect on friendships and families. In this compelling book, young adults offer true-life tales that detail the price of addiction. Many of these first-person accounts highlight the fallout from a loved one's substance abuse issues, such as estrangement, neglect, and abuse. One writer can no longer see his beloved grandfather because of his alcoholism, while another feels betrayed by a friend who is addicted to drugs. As they struggle with feelings of anger and grief, these brave teens offer a way forward for others working to overcome these difficult life circumstances.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781508176503
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2017
Series:	Teen Voices: Real Teens Discuss Real Problems Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Teens Talk About Drinking and Driving 9

Chapter 2 Teens Talk About Friends Who Abuse Drugs and Alcohol 17

Chapter 3 Teens Talk About Having an Alcoholic Family Member 28

Chapter 4 Teens Talk About Having a Drug-Addicted Family Member 46

The Teen Health & Wellness Personal Story Project 51

Glossary 52

For more Information 54

For Further Reading 58

Bibliography 60

Index 62

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2018
Gr 9 Up—When young people grapple with their self-identity, the resulting adversity can have lasting effects on their future. Sharing the journeys of their peers can be the therapeutic guidance that is needed. Landau combines factual information on each topic with many firsthand accounts from teenagers writing about their own experiences. Personal anecdotes from the Teen Health and Wellness Personal Story Project illustrate their experiences and provide a sense of solidarity and empowerment. Readers are encouraged to add their own voices to the conversation in the hopes that by doing so they will achieve clarity about themselves. Each volume offers a "Myths and Facts" section, as well as useful questions to kick-start counseling. Contact information for social organizations is included but is limited to resources in the United States and Canada. VERDICT Commendable for its use of teen-created content, this series will do well in counselor offices.

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