
What's the Big Deal About Addictions?
Answers and Help for Teens [Standard Large Print]
James J. Crist(Author)
ReadHowYouWant (Publisher)
Published on 14. November 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
254 pages
978-1-0387-6354-9 (ISBN)
Description
Help teens make informed decisions about their health and wellness with judgment-free information about addictions. From drugs and alcohol to pervasive use of electronic devices, more teens are exhibiting addictive behaviors. What's the Big Deal About Addictions? provides teens with lecture-free, reliable, and factual information about a range of addictions, from drugs and alcohol to electronic devices, social media, and other addictive activities, such as pornography, eating, gambling, and sex, among others. A practicing psychologist and a certified substance abuse counselor, Dr. Crist shares advice for teens who are having serious troubles with addiction and for teens with casual levels of use who may be concerned about their use. With teen stories and quotes included, What's the Big Deal About Addictions? speaks directly to teens about the real-life struggles with casual use and addictions they're seeing and experiencing among peers in school and in the broader community. Packed full of information to help teens make informed decisions, What's the Big Deal About Addictions? covers: ·The difference between casual use and addictive use, and the consequences of using ·The types of addictions, addictive behavior, and the risks associated with each ·How to overcome an addiction and the types of treatments available ·How to know and accept when recovering from addiction may require giving up certain friendships ·Tips for preventing relapse or developing a secondary addiction Additional resources for help and information are provided at the back of the book.
More details
Edition
Large type / large print edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Target group
Young adult
Edition type
Large type / large print edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
438 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0387-6354-9 (9781038763549)
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