What's the Big Deal about Addictions?: Answers and Help for Teens

Help teens make informed decisions about their health and wellness with judgment-free information about addictions.

From drugs and alcohol to pervasive use of electronic devices, more teens are exhibiting addictive behaviors. What's the Big Deal About Addictions? 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.

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, What's the Big Deal About Addictions? 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.

Packed full of information to help teens make informed decisions, What's the Big Deal About Addictions? covers:

• The difference between casual use and addictive use, and the consequences of using
• The types of addictions, addictive behavior, and the risks associated with each
• How to overcome an addiction and the types of treatments available
• How to know and accept when recovering from addiction may require giving up certain friendships
• Tips for preventing relapse or developing a secondary addiction

Additional resources for help and information are provided at the back of the book.


Author: James J. Crist
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Published: 01/26/2021
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781631985300

About the Author
Dr. James J. Crist is the clinical director and a staff psychologist at the Child and Family Counseling Center (CFCC) in Woodbridge, Virginia, and a substance abuse counselor, working with addictive disorders in teens and adults. 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 has authored and coauthored numerous books including 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.