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How to raise a drug-free kid : the straight dope for parents
Title:
How to raise a drug-free kid : the straight dope for parents
Author:
Califano, Joseph A., Jr., 1931- , author.
Edition:
First Touchstone trade paperback edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Simon & Schuster, 2014.
Physical Description:
xx, 411 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
General Note:
"A Touchstone Book."

"Revised and updated"--Cover.
Language:
English
Contents:
Parenting: the world's most important job -- Take a hands-on approach to parenting -- Your adolescent's brain and drugs -- Talk to your kids about smoking, drinking, and drugs -- Eat meals together: dinner makes a difference -- What drugs are likeliest to tempt my teen? -- How do I get my teen to understand the dangers of marijuana? - Mischief in your medicine cabinet? Over-the-counter and prescription drugs -- For your teen, availability is the mother of use -- At what times is my child at increased risk of drug use? -- In what circumstances is my child at increased risk of drug use? -- How can I make my home a safe haven? -- What you should know about the differences between boys and girls -- Substances and sex: what's the relationship between alcohol, drugs, and sexual activity -- How can i mitigate the media's influence? -- Facebook fears and texting troubles: how do I parent my tech-savvy teen? -- How can I protect my kids at school? -- How do I help my teen cope with the college years? -- What are the signs of use? What should I do if I see them? -- What if my child needs treatment? -- You can do it.
ISBN:
9781476728438
Format :
Book