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The addiction inoculation, raising healthy kids in a culture of dependence, Jessica Lahey

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages [281]-309) and index

contains biographical information

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The addiction inoculation

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Jessica Lahey

raising healthy kids in a culture of dependence

A comprehensive reference for parents and educators explains the origins of substance abuse while offering advice for how to identify risk factors and take steps to prevent vulnerable teens from developing an addiction disorderLahey was born into a family with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse; despite her desires to thwart her genetic legacy, she didn't find sobriety until her early forties. Now she provides a comprehensive resource parents and educators can use to prevent substance abuse in children. She presents strategies and practical tools that are age-appropriate and actionable. -- adapted from jacket

Hi, my name is Jess, and I'm an alcoholic -- A long, strange trip: drugs, alcohol, and us -- Wired for risk: a primer on the adolescent brain -- Not my kid: who gets addicted, and why -- Tipping the scales of addiction: the protective factors that outweigh risk -- House rules: parenting for prevention -- We have to talk about it: starting the conversation -- Everyone's doing it: friendship, peer pressure, and substance abuse -- The ABC's of addiction prevention: best practices for schools -- Healthily ever after: preventing addiction in college and beyond -- Conclusion: Changing the ending

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