For Teenagers Living With a Parent Who Abuses Alcohol/Drugs [Paperback]

Edith Hornik-Beer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 17, 2001

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?

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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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse; Authors Guild Backinprint.com ed edition (January 17, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 059515994X
• ISBN-13: 978-0595159949
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Personal Health > Teen Health > Drug & Alcohol Abuse

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Candidly presents much-needed facts and information, April 20, 2003

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This review is from: For Teenagers Living With a Parent Who Abuses Alcohol/Drugs (Paperback)

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.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the Help, All the Answers, May 11, 2001

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"outeast" (Shelter Island, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: For Teenagers Living With a Parent Who Abuses Alcohol/Drugs (Paperback)

Edith Beer gives all the answers in clear writing. Help is here for the teenager and for parents concerned about friends' children. This is a caring book with lots of practical help. Beer has authored other books about substance abuse and knows her subject well.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help for My Niece, February 18, 2008

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E. Loebl (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: For Teenagers Living With a Parent Who Abuses Alcohol/Drugs (Paperback)

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.