<b>Help teens make informed decisions about their health and wellness with judgment-free information about addictions.</b><br /><br /> From drugs and alcohol to pervasive use of electronic devices, more teens are exhibiting addictive behaviors. <i>What’s the Big Deal About Addictions?</i> provides teens with lecture-free, reliable, and factual information about a range of addictions, from drugs and alcohol to electronic devices, social media, and other addictive activities, such as pornography, eating, gambling, and sex, among others.<br /><br /> A practicing psychologist and a certified substance abuse counselor, Dr. Crist shares advice for teens who are having serious troubles with addiction and for teens with casual levels of use who may be concerned about their use. With teen stories and quotes included, <i>What’s the Big Deal About Addictions?</i> speaks directly to teens about the real-life struggles with casual use and addictions they’re seeing and experiencing among peers in school and in the broader community.<br /><br /> Packed full of information to help teens make informed decisions, <i>What’s the Big Deal About Addictions?</i> covers: <ul><li>The difference between casual use and addictive use, and the consequences of using</li><li>The types of addictions, addictive behavior, and the risks associated with each</li><li>How to overcome an addiction and the types of treatments available</li><li>How to know and accept when recovering from addiction may require giving up certain friendships </li><li>Tips for preventing relapse or developing a secondary addiction</li></ul><br /> Additional resources for help and information are provided at the back of the book.<br />
<p><b>Dr. James J. Crist</b> is a psychologist and Clinical Director at the Child and Family Counseling Center (CFCC) in Woodbridge, Virginia. At CFCC, he provides psychological testing and individual, couples, and family psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in children with ADHD, depression, and anxiety disorders. He is also a licensed substance abuse counselor who works with addictive disorders in teens and adults. Dr. Crist has authored and coauthored numerous books, including Keeping Your Cool When They Can't: Parenting Children Who Struggle with Anger; I'm Here: A Peer Counseling Guide for Teens; What's the Big Deal About Addictions?; What to Do When You're Cranky and Blue; What to Do When You're Scared and Worried; Siblings: You're Stuck with Each Other, So Stick Together; and The Survival Guide to Making and Being Friends.</p><br>
“Making concepts relatable by giving glimpses into the lives of teenagers impacted by substance use and/or technology, Dr. Crist also offers down-to-earth suggestions, which foster better understanding and inspire hope for a manageable way forward for dealing with any behavior that could prove problematic.”
