The Everything Parent's Guide to Teenage Addiction
A Comprehensive and Supportive Reference to Help Your Child Recover from Addiction
1st Edition
Published on 18. April 2014
304 pages
978-1-4405-8298-1 (ISBN)
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Professional advice for finding the right treatment for your child
If your teen or preteen is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you need to find the best treatment for your child. With The Everything Parent's Guide to Teenage Addiction, you'll learn how to take an active role in helping your child on the road to recovery. With this invaluable resource, you will begin to understand the complex nature and scope of teen addiction, and learn to:
If your teen or preteen is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you need to find the best treatment for your child. With The Everything Parent's Guide to Teenage Addiction, you'll learn how to take an active role in helping your child on the road to recovery. With this invaluable resource, you will begin to understand the complex nature and scope of teen addiction, and learn to:
- Recognize warning signs
- Identify symptoms and causes
- Choose appropriate treatment
- Discuss your child's addiction openly
- Avoid the chance of relapse
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Ellen Bowers, PhD, is a mental health professional and recovery specialist. For more than thirty years, she has helped individuals to overcome issues with addictions, codependency, and the effects of these, including behavioral addiction and dysfunctional families. She holds a doctorate in psychology, a master's of science degree in education and psychology, and is a member of Mensa. She lives in Los Angeles, CA.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Understanding Addiction in Teens
- Defining Addiction
- Consider a Historical Perspective
- Making Sense of Teen Culture
- Recognizing Demographics: Addiction Does Not Discriminate
- Is There a Cure for Addiction?
- Is Addiction a Disease or a Moral Issue?
- Chapter 2: What Causes Addiction?
- Predisposition
- Genetic Factors
- Compulsivity
- Immaturity
- Defining Important Terms
- Use, Abuse, Tolerance, and Withdrawal
- Situational Triggers
- Chapter 3: The Cultural Context of Addiction
- The Addicted Society
- Media Pressures
- The Celebrity Factor
- Advertising
- Seeking an Identity
- Ethnic Pressures and Distractions
- Chapter 4: Factors in Teenage Addiction
- Parental Addiction
- Single-Parent Families
- Poverty
- Peer Influence
- Violence in the Environment
- Role Models
- Specific Stressors
- Mental Illness in the Family
- Chapter 5: Why Does My Child Act That Way?
- Suspicious Behaviors
- Disappearing Money or Valuable Possessions
- Lower Grades in School
- Sudden Change in Choice of Friends
- Changing Manners: A Rude Awakening
- My Teen Just Wants to Be Alone
- Scuffles with the Law
- Chapter 6: Prevention Methods
- Communication Matters
- Question Everything: Required Reporting
- Recognize Early Warning Signs
- Clean Up Your Own Act
- Share Family Stories, Especially Skeletons in the Closet
- Encourage Normal Adolescent Developmental Tasks
- Listen to Your Child
- Chapter 7: The Normal Teenage Brain versus the Addicted Teenage Brain
- Addiction Impacts the Brain
- Hijacking the Brain
- The Monster on the Face
- Brain Chemistry Changes with Drug Use
- The Pleasure-Reward System
- The Roles of Dopamine and Serotonin
- Permanent Damage: The Brain Is Rewired
- Chapter 8: The Substance Addictions
- Alcohol
- Methamphetamine
- Tobacco
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Prescription Drugs
- Heroin
- Ecstasy
- Chapter 9: The Behavioral Addictions
- Internet
- Gaming
- Pornography
- Texting/Sexting
- Spending and Shoplifting
- Gangs-Preoccupation with Crime
- Overeating or Undereating
- Relationship and Sex Addiction
- Chapter 10: Treatment Options for Your Teen
- What to Expect in Rehabilitation Treatment: It's Not One Size Fits All
- Outpatient Treatment
- Medical Approaches to Adolescent Treatment
- Financial Considerations
- How to Find a Good Therapist
- What Happens after Treatment?
- Chapter 11: The Twelve Steps Approach
- History
- Success Rate
- Specific Groups That Can Help
- Alcoholics Anonymous for Young Adults
- Common Questions and Concerns
- Chapter 12: The Baffling Aspects of Addiction
- Denial and Lying
- Self-Destruction
- Preying on Those They Love the Most
- Charm, Charisma, Creativity, and Intelligence
- Emotional Immaturity
- Chapter 13: It's a Family Affair
- Coping with the Effects on Nonaddicted Siblings
- Preserving Your Marriage and Balanced Life
- Strive for Normalcy, in Spite of the Addiction
- How Important Is Your Image?
- Maintaining Open Communication
- Sanity Savers for You and Your Family
- Chapter 14: The Spiritual Component
- New Ways to Think about Spirituality
- Developing Rituals of Meaning
- Meditation
- How to Find Kindred Souls
- Overcoming Negative Associations
- Finding a Higher Self
- Chapter 15: Emotional Sobriety
- The Hole in the Soul
- Peace for Yourself
- Ensuring Your Teenager's Serenity, No Matter What
- The Quiet Within the Storm
- Help the Teen Create a Go-To Emergency Action List
- Realize Clear Mental Choices
- Replace the Addict Friends with an Emergency Call List
- Chapter 16: Create Your Action Plan
- Your Role as a Support Person
- Dealing with Cravings
- What to Do If There's a Relapse
- Dealing with the Aftermath
- Chapter 17: When to Cut Ties with an Older Teenage Addict
- Detachment
- Damage to Other Members of the Family
- Seeking Spiritual Solace
- Love the Person, Hate the Disease
- Savor Small Moments
- Chapter 18: Healthy Self-Care for You and Your Family
- Strive for a Balance
- Exercise, Meditation, Social Connections
- Support Groups
- Therapy for Yourself
- Prescription for Isolation and Shame
- Chapter 19: Alternative Treatment Approaches
- Music
- Sports
- Mindful Meditation
- Nutritional Therapies
- Service and Work
- Equine Therapy
- Expressive Arts Therapies
- Chapter 20: Maintenance: A New Norm
- A Routine for Healthy Sobriety
- Cultivating Self-Discipline
- Rewards Within the Family
- Forgive and Forget
- Diligence Without Helicopter Surveillance
- Hang with New Peers
- Genuine Hope for New Beginnings
- Appendix A: Those Who Have Been There
- Appendix B: Helpful Websites
- Appendix C: Additional Resources
- Appendix D: Teen Drug Slang Glossary
- Appendix E: Recommended Books and Pamphlets for Teens
- Acknowledgments
- Copyright
