My Kid is Doing Drugs and Got Arrested: Now What?: A Guide for Parents and Others Who Love a Teenage Drug User (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781481729130)

My Kid is Doing Drugs and Got Arrested: Now What? is my story of hope and success. The book gives information about the widespread societal problem of teen substance abuse. It explains how teens become hopelessly addicted to drugs and the horrible feeling of craving that drives the teen to use drugs. It alerts parents to the subtle signs of substance abuse and explains the connection with co-existing mental illness. More importantly, I tell my personal story of my son, Matt's rock bottom drive into the depths of addiction and his coexisting bipolar disorder, and how as a family we dealt with it. You will learn about Matt's arrest, rehab, and recovery told from my perspective as a mother and health care provider. I offer insight into the feelings of fear, hopelessness, and failure as a parent. You will learn how this problem affected my family and how we weathered the storm. I use stories that illustrate important issues for parents to recognize in their teens. Suggestions for treatment are offered

Author: Donna Beard Gilchrist Msn Whnp-Bc
ISBN-10: 1481729136
ISBN-13: 9781481729130
Publisher: Authorhouse
Language: English
Published: 03/18/2013
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d