You see your children every day. You have a handle on their lives,
right? But do you know how to read the undercurrents? Can you spot the
subtle signs of potentially addictive behavior? Is there a touch of
violence hidden in your child? This book shows the exact key behaviors,
activities, and personality changes to look for in your child that point
to brewing trouble. Designed for every parent with teenagers today, this
is the only book that provides honest answers to the questions you have
about your child and drug abuse, alcohol and binge drinking, violence
and bullying, gambling, and depression and suicide. John Kelly, a
respected authority in addictive behaviors and treatments, together with
award-winning journalist writer Brian Karem, focuses on the vital role
low self-esteem plays in these addictions and the volumes of other
problems that can be attributed to a sense of low self-worth. The book
shows you how you can stay vigilant and recognize the early signs of low
self-esteem, address problems before they become crises, and nurture
your child toward healthy development of self-worth.