Product Description

For Teenagers Living With a Parent Who Abuses Alcohol/Drugs by Edith Lynn Hornik-Beer answers questions about alcoholism asked by teenagers. Included are: What causes alcoholism? Where can I get help? What do I do about the abuse? Should I stay at home? Where can I go? How can anyone expect me to concentrate in school? Why do I fight with my parents even when they are sober?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #152935 in Books
• Published on: 2001-01-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 164 pages

About the Author
Edith Lynn Hornik-Beer is the author of four books. She has written for the major magazines and newspapers both here and abroad, and for many years she had a syndicated newspaper column, The Young World. She has appeared on many television and radio shows such as Good Morning America, Mike Douglas show and she has been invited to lecture at various colleges and universities including Long Island University and Chautauqua Institute.

Customer Reviews

Help for My Niece
Just the thing my niece needed when dealing with her alcohol abusing mother. It has all the answers to the problem the child faced. I recommend it highly.

Candidly presents much-needed facts and information
For Teenagers Living With A Parent Who Abuses Alcohol/Drugs by Edith Lynn Hornik-Beer is a very straightforward book written especially for young people, and offering direct answers to basic questions such as "What causes alcoholism?"; "What do I do about the abuse?"; "Where can I get help?"; and "Should I stay at home?". With information about Alateen and other helpful programs, sound and critical insights, and a down-to-earth style of narration that candidly presents much-needed facts and information, For Teenagers Living With a Parent Who Abuses Alcohol/Drugs deserves the highest recommendation and would be an invaluable addition to any school or community library collection.

From a New York City person
This book answers those questions which teenagers in this situation have to know. Where can I get help? How can I stay in touch with a parent who is in prison? Is addiction hereditary? Why do some people get hooked and others don't? Every library, every self-help organization should have this book. And, every teenager who has come across such problems needs to know that the book is out there.