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Beat Binge Drinking: A Smart Drinking Guide for Teens, College Students and Young Adults Who Choose to Drink

Used – Beat Binge Drinking is the first and only comprehensive guide to alcohol use designed for young people who choose to drink – empowering them with smart drinking guidelines and tips to manage and reduce their alcohol consumption. It’s the first book to offer youngsters an alcohol education, just like we offer them sex education and drivers education, and it will prevent alcohol abuse and alcoholism before it even starts!Young people will always experiment with alcohol and it’s a huge healt

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Aging and Addiction: Helping Older Adults Overcome Alcohol or Medication Dependence

Addiction among older adults is a hidden and hushed problem. Signs and symptoms of alcohol or medication abuse can easily be mistaken for conditions related to aging. And even when friends or family members recognize signs of addiction, they often discount the need for intervention or treatment.With an estimated three million older Americans struggling with alcohol and drug misuse and abuse, Aging and Addiction is a much-needed resource. The authors, both experts in the field of addiction treatment and intervention, provide a respectful, definitive guide for recognizing and addressing substance abuse among older adults. Key topics include: understanding the relationship between aging and addiction, finding help for a loved one, and recognizing the treatment needs of older adults.– authors are widely recognized experts in the field of addiction– addresses one of the nation’s most underestimated, undertreated health problems– provides how-to-help information for family members and friends

Choosing to Change: A Client-Centred Approach to Alcohol and Medication Use by Older Adults

Choosing to Change is a practical handbook for staff of health and social service agencies, people working in addiction treatment programs, and anyone who comes into contact with older adults who have problems with their use of alcohol and/or psychoactive medications.The book uses brief case histories to illustrate the distinct nature of alcohol and medication use among people in this age group. It includes a monitoring form that can help people keep track of their drinking, and answers questions such as: Why are different treatment options needed for older adults? How can the signs of problems with alcohol or medication use be distinguished from the signs of aging or age-related illnesses? How does alcohol interact with commonly prescribed medications? Which strategies work best to overcome an older person”s resistance to change?

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Substance Abuse in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Guide to Treatment

Used – For adolescents who are addicted to drugs and alcohol the traditional substance abuse programmes are simply not enough. This book unites the principles of developmental psychology and concepts of addiction recovery in an approach to diagnosing and treating young substance abusers.

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Cancer Schmancer Episode 1 : We meet the lovely Dina LaCrotch and her caregiver, Mike Kockberts as they tussle over bedpans, weight gain, alcoholism and loss of attraction. Cancer Schmancer is a wacky, politically-incorrect sitcom / parody about a woman feigning a terminal illness in order to manipulate the gullible people around her. It stars Rie Sadler as the attention-starved Dina LaCrotch and Rick Serra as her gullible caregiver and love interest Mike Kockberts. Be prepared to have your jaw hit the floor as you sit back and watch the exploits unfold. It’s Three’s Company meets John Waters and always laugh out loud funny!
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Available at www.vida-health.com This award-winning video is a primer on perinatal addiction and is being used by health and social service providers across the country. A Challenge to Care features clear compelling graphics and interviews with a wide range of experts who present specific, practical interventions to use in prenatal, postpartum and pediatric settings.

Shame on You!: Help for Adults from Alcoholic and Other Shame-Bound Families

Used – Adult children of alcoholics or those who learned shame rather than self-worth as a child can develop a positive self-image. This book provides practical advice to help move beyond shame-based, codependency experiences to facilitate growth and understanding.

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