Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

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

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The addiction inoculation

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1244021789

Responsibility statement

Jessica Lahey

Sub title

raising healthy kids in a culture of dependence

Summary

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 disorder

Table Of Contents

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

Target audience

adult

Classification