The Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library
December, 15 2024 18:45:11
When Someone in the Family Drinks Too Much
By Langsen, Richard C.
In this easy-to-understand book for young children, Richard Langsen writes about one of the nation's most debilitating diseases. Nicole Rubel's illustrations add subtle huimor to help ease fears that children might have about this illness. Here is a book that will help young readers in understanding their own feelings and give them valuable information for guidance and support. Full color.
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9780803716865
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Hardcover
Helping a Friend With a Drug Problem
By Mckenzie, Precious
Even more so than family, friends are able to influence each others recovery from drug addiction, but to do so requires a thorough understanding of the situation. Readers will learn the signs of abuse for various drugs, along with reasons for abuse, how to confront the friend, and how to encourage treatment. The many sources for further reference fulfill Common Core Standards by offering a means through which readers may draw on information from other sources and solve a problem efficiently. This title teaches an important and especially relevant lesson: drug recovery lasts a lifetime but addiction doesnt have to.
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9781499464467
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December 30
Helping a Friend with an Alcohol Problem
By Landau, Jennifer
A 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration showed that 8.7 million youths ages twelve to twenty reported drinking alcohol beyond just a few sips in the previous month. Those who start drinking before age fifteen are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who begin at twenty-one. This resource shows young people how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol. It arms them with facts about alcohol, how it affects the teen mind and body, how to look for signs of a problem, and how to bring others on board to help.
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9781499464504
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Library Binding
Daddy Goes to Meetings
By O'flaherty, Johanna
Kids who have lived with the chaos of addiction are often relieved, but just as often confused, when a parent enters recovery. This enlightening picture book explores the positive change in a family's life after Daddy enters recovery with a surprisingly light touch for a tough subject. Fully illustrated, with predictive rhyming text for emergent readers, Daddy Goes to Meetings helps kids see just why a parent needs meetings, and addresses their curiosity about what goes on there.
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9781937612795
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Hardcover
Wishes and Worries
By Rudebjer, Lars
Children of parents who drink too much alcohol are affected in many ways. They may experience anger, fear, confusion, and guilt. This reassuring book, written by professionals, offers information in the form of a story about one family’s struggle. When Dad’s drinking ruins a birthday party, everyone wishes that he would just stop. If only wishing could fix the problem! Wishes and Worries is an excellent way to open a discussion between adult and child. It provides straightforward answers to common questions. Why does my parent drink? Will I drink too much, too? What can I do to help? Is it my fault? The book also includes important information for parents, teachers, and professionals. Wishes and Worries is an excellent resource for children affected by adult problems.
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9781770492387
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Hardcover
My Brother Is Not a Monster
By Varon, Lee S
I miss the old Joey." Sophia's older brother Joey has changed. Sophia is confused and angry when he begins acting differently - missing family events, staying out late, and even stealing money from her piggy bank. And Sophia is scared when she finds Joey passed out in his room and then witnesses a frightening scene when EMTs revive Joey who has overdosed on drugs. While her brother is in the hospital recovering, their mom explains to Sophia that Joey suffers from a disease called addiction that can sometimes make people behave unlike themselves. It is not easy, but Joey gets better with treatment, and soon Sophia starts to see the old Joey again.This is a tenderly-told story about an issue facing countless families today and can serve as a tool to help navigate this difficult topic.
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9788985136303
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Paperback
All the Pieces
By Licsw, Hallie Riggs Msw
A picture book to help children understand the loss of a loved one to drug overdose. . Often, children who lose a loved one to overdose are not truthfully told what happened to the person who died, because of the stigma associated with this type of death. They often assume that the death was their fault (rather than that it was the symptom of a disease) and that it's not okay to remember their loved one, nor is it okay to feel angry about the death.. This book aims to help parents and practitioners address these specific areas and provide validation/ normalization of these grief responses.
When Someone in the Family Drinks Too Much
By Langsen, Richard C.
In this easy-to-understand book for young children, Richard Langsen writes about one of the nation's most debilitating diseases. Nicole Rubel's illustrations add subtle huimor to help ease fears that children might have about this illness. Here is a book that will help young readers in understanding their own feelings and give them valuable information for guidance and support. Full color.
Helping a Friend With a Drug Problem
By Mckenzie, Precious
Even more so than family, friends are able to influence each others recovery from drug addiction, but to do so requires a thorough understanding of the situation. Readers will learn the signs of abuse for various drugs, along with reasons for abuse, how to confront the friend, and how to encourage treatment. The many sources for further reference fulfill Common Core Standards by offering a means through which readers may draw on information from other sources and solve a problem efficiently. This title teaches an important and especially relevant lesson: drug recovery lasts a lifetime but addiction doesnt have to.
Helping a Friend with an Alcohol Problem
By Landau, Jennifer
A 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration showed that 8.7 million youths ages twelve to twenty reported drinking alcohol beyond just a few sips in the previous month. Those who start drinking before age fifteen are five times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who begin at twenty-one. This resource shows young people how to help a friend who is abusing alcohol. It arms them with facts about alcohol, how it affects the teen mind and body, how to look for signs of a problem, and how to bring others on board to help.
Daddy Goes to Meetings
By O'flaherty, Johanna
Kids who have lived with the chaos of addiction are often relieved, but just as often confused, when a parent enters recovery. This enlightening picture book explores the positive change in a family's life after Daddy enters recovery with a surprisingly light touch for a tough subject. Fully illustrated, with predictive rhyming text for emergent readers, Daddy Goes to Meetings helps kids see just why a parent needs meetings, and addresses their curiosity about what goes on there.
Wishes and Worries
By Rudebjer, Lars
Children of parents who drink too much alcohol are affected in many ways. They may experience anger, fear, confusion, and guilt. This reassuring book, written by professionals, offers information in the form of a story about one family’s struggle. When Dad’s drinking ruins a birthday party, everyone wishes that he would just stop. If only wishing could fix the problem! Wishes and Worries is an excellent way to open a discussion between adult and child. It provides straightforward answers to common questions. Why does my parent drink? Will I drink too much, too? What can I do to help? Is it my fault? The book also includes important information for parents, teachers, and professionals. Wishes and Worries is an excellent resource for children affected by adult problems.
My Brother Is Not a Monster
By Varon, Lee S
I miss the old Joey." Sophia's older brother Joey has changed. Sophia is confused and angry when he begins acting differently - missing family events, staying out late, and even stealing money from her piggy bank. And Sophia is scared when she finds Joey passed out in his room and then witnesses a frightening scene when EMTs revive Joey who has overdosed on drugs. While her brother is in the hospital recovering, their mom explains to Sophia that Joey suffers from a disease called addiction that can sometimes make people behave unlike themselves. It is not easy, but Joey gets better with treatment, and soon Sophia starts to see the old Joey again.This is a tenderly-told story about an issue facing countless families today and can serve as a tool to help navigate this difficult topic.
All the Pieces
By Licsw, Hallie Riggs Msw
A picture book to help children understand the loss of a loved one to drug overdose. . Often, children who lose a loved one to overdose are not truthfully told what happened to the person who died, because of the stigma associated with this type of death. They often assume that the death was their fault (rather than that it was the symptom of a disease) and that it's not okay to remember their loved one, nor is it okay to feel angry about the death.. This book aims to help parents and practitioners address these specific areas and provide validation/ normalization of these grief responses.