The Addicted Child
A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse
by Richard Capriola
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Pub Date Oct 08 2020 | Archive Date Jan 23 2021
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Description
This book may save a child’s life. Author Richard Capriola brings two decades of addictions counseling experience to craft a book guiding parents through the crisis of having a child addicted to alcohol or drugs.
In The Addicted Child parents learn
■ The difference between adult and adolescent addiction
■ How drugs work within a child’s brain
■ Which assessments and tests are important
■ How to identify and find effective treatment programs
“The Addicted Child presents a great deal of information in a way that is concise and understandable.” Psychiatrist Jennifer Malone, MD
“Capriola has distilled the wisdom he accrued from decades of experience on the frontlines of substance use treatment.” Houston Methodist Hospital psychologist Major Bradshaw
“I strongly recommend this book to anyone close to adolescents who struggle with substance abuse disorders.” Menninger Clinic psychiatrist Cory Walker, MD
Families with a child abusing alcohol or drugs often feel alone. They seek a roadmap to guide them through the process of assessment and treatment. The Addicted Child was written for these families and anyone wanting to learn about adolescent substance abuse.
Richard Capriola has been a licensed substance abuse counselor in Illinois and Texas and was an addictions counselor at Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas, one of the nation’s premier psychiatric hospitals.
Advance Praise
"""Mr. Capriola's book makes the problem of substance use disorders understandable, in plain language. I strongly recommend this book to anyone close to adolescents (or adults) who struggle with substance/process use disorders"" Cory Walker, MD, Baylor College of Medicine.
""Having a child struggling with addiction leaves a parent feeling desperate and helpless. The Addicted Child presents a great deal of information in a way that is concise and understandable, arming parents with the information they need to be able to support and guide their child through the recovery process,"" Jennifer Malone, MD
""In this pragmatic and accessible text Rick Capriola has distilled the wisdom he accrued from decades of experience on the frontlines of substance abuse treatment."" Major R. Bradshaw, Houston Methodist Hospital
""This book hooks your right from the acknowledgment. This personal touch gives the book a human quality that puts the rest of the information into perspective."" Literary Titan
""This book may save your child's life. A parent or helping professional will have this book as a trusted reference at their fingertips; and the books brevity will help searchers find information quickly."" Reader Views."
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781098327281 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Kate O, Reviewer
Very interesting read. I must admit, I didn’t really know much about addictions and it’s really educated me. I’m sure if anybody had suspicions about somebody using a substance the information would be included in this book.
I did feel that it was aimed more for the American market but still had plenty of information for elsewhere in the world
Shatika T, Reviewer
Trigger warning: Substance abuse
Are you a point where you are at your wits end with attempting to understand or work with your adolescent through their substance abuse? Are you a beginner in the social work field? This book is a must have. The author takes the time to approach, bring understanding, and define the world of substance abuse among adolescents. Research, real life situations, and statistics open the readers eyes to an abuse that is misunderstood, peer pressured, and easily accessible. I will be adding this to my library and using it often. 5 stars.
Nessa T, Reviewer
The Addicted Child by Richard Capriola was an excellent read. I found this book a great source of information throughout, it's all about substances etc being used by today's adolescents. The process addictions which accompany substance abuse, for example; self-harm, eating disorders etc. This book helps parents etc that they have choices and other ways to help their child.
This book will also be great for the social workers, teachers, grand-parents, siblings, foster parents etc
One thing I liked about this book by Richard Capriola, thats is full of great and very helpful facts and based on real people not from a texted book. It will be a very helpful guide for all who needs guidance for today's adolescents that need guidance.
I highly recommend this Book.
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