Books : Don't Let Your Kids Kill You: A Guide for Parents of Drug and Alcohol Addicted Children
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by: Charles Rubin
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616
EAN: 9780967979052
ISBN: 0967979056
Label: New Century Publishers
Manufacturer: New Century Publishers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 202
Publication Date: September 15, 2007
Publisher: New Century Publishers
Sales Rank: 151752
Studio: New Century Publishers
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The survival and recovery guide for parents picks up where 'Tough Love' leaves off. This compassionate self-help recovery guide dares to suggest that parents have a right to a fulfilling life, even when their kids are ruining their own through alcohol or drugs. By helping yourself, the author claims, you help your kids.
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Rating:  - Finally a book that does not blame parents
At last a book that does not make parents feel worse than we already feel. Even if we tell ourselves that my child made the choice to become a user, we still harbor guilt inside of us. There are many people, books, and so-called experts who will find blame with the parents. The physical symptoms of palpitations, headaches, anxiety, panic attacks, high blood pressure, stomach disorders, etc., can all manifest themselves in us who are at such a high stress level. One can divorce a spouse, be estranged ... Read More
Rating: - A lifesaver.
My husband and I have been dealing with two teen aged sons (now 21 and 17) who are both drug addicts.
Over the course of five years our sons have become progressively more addicted (primarily to marijuana...all day, every day) and abusive to me and my husband. It started with never doing homework, then skipping school...dropping out...a few visits to the emergency room...minor skuffles with the law and, for the older son, a 3 month jail sentence.
We are typical hard working, ... Read More
Rating: - One of the best books on the subject
Having lived with this in my family since I was about 17 having a younger sister who is an addict/alcoholic I am deeply grateful for the author capturing every subtle and not so subtle dynamic of what occurs when a family member becomes an addict. Back in the day I couldn't find anything on the topic that was this well written and now that my mother has died (and the addict lives on) I find it helpful in processing what I have been through being the "normal" kid in the family. Excellent, excellent book ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent simple advice
This book is written for the everyday common person struggling with a family member, specifically kids, with addiction. While it was written regarding children it can be applied to any family member. I bought this for another family member who has a child with an addiction but found there were many tools for me to use in the situation. I would highly recommend it for those who are ready to change the way they relate to their children with addictions.
Rating: - Changed my life!
This is the most helpful book I have read - ever. I had been driven to my knees by an addicted child, and this book was a literal life saver.
This book gave me the tools needed to protect myself and my family, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. I got ideas on how to change myself in positive ways, and my improved behavior in turn was an asset to the addict in the family.
The book is a quick and easy read. It gives information on expectations, setting boundaries, overindulging ... Read More
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