From Columbine to Woodstock, it is clear th at in the  last year, the behavior of children, adolescents, college-age youths  and t wenty-somethings has reached a breaking point. How much of an  influence drugs - whet her they be legal or illegal - have on the  youth of today, is not clear. By reading Keys To Raising A Drug-Free  Child, children, parents, educators and s ongoing Keys To Parenting  Series, which includes over 40 titles.    Keys To Raising A Drug-Free Child will give parents and teachers the  tools they need to detect if there children are using drugs and what  are the right steps to take to confront the problem. The book presents  many alternatives to curing children with a drug problem, including  counseling and self-help. How parents and teachers can assist children  to stay drug free, onc e cured, is also detailed.    The book also includes a questions-and-answers section, a glossary, a  suggested reading list and a support group contact list.    This book is part of Barron's use drugs face just being around drug  users. The subtle stages and personality traits of the drug cycle are  elaborated upon through an explanation of words and phrases like,  experimentation recreational world use,abusive, addictive  co-time, dependent, and susceptibility - all of which are also included  in the extensive glossary.    How parents, family history, popular culture and peers all affect the  way in which a child will react when facing the prospect of beginning  to use drugs is also highlig hted. Dr Pickhardt breaks down all the  various stag es of adolescence and beyond from the ages of 9 to 23,  that most determine the way i n which drugs will affect a child^ both  parents are often working long hours, school budgets are being slashed  and the pervasive influence of television, movies, video games and the  internet have a larger impact on children than ever before, this  simple, easy-to-follow and informative guide will benefit ev eryone  concerned by attempting to help keep kids off drugs.    This comprehensive volume, written by Dr. Carl Pickhardt, noted family  counselor, psychologist and a uthor of Keys to Single Parenting,  begins by educating parents and teachers about va rious complex issues  that society faces in trying to keep children drug-free.    This is not just a book about the evils of illegal drug  abuse. Dr. Pickhardt identifies the various kinds of substances -  legal and illegal - with which children can an d most likely will come  in contact with. Additionally, the book reveals the hazards even  children who dont, those involved with shaping young minds will  receive one of the most honest, straightforward and ill uminating  education and guidance on identifying, communicating and dealing wit h  raising a drug-free child in today.

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