In 'Stop the Chaos: How to Motivate Yourself in the BattleAgainst Alcohol & Drugs' author Allen Tighe has created a practical effective self-help guide to recovery for those who suspect they a family member or friend have a problem with alcohol or other drugs--and want to do something about it. Beginning with an awareness-raising exploration of addiction and its symptoms 'Stop the Chaos' helps readers decide whether a problem with alcohol or other drugs exists and if so how serious it is. The remainder of this guide delves into the many issues addicts must address such as the importance of reaching out for help; dealing with high risk situations loneliness and cravings; confronting self-defeating behaviors; and preventing relapse. Drawing from recovery peoples valuable experiences the sensible and pragmatic advice found in 'Stop the Chaos: How to Make Lifestyle Changes to Strengthen Recovery' can help anyone in recovery find the firm footing of new positive habits and ways of living. Realistic scenarios depict challenging situations every recovering individual faces - living environment friends who still use family and the need for help and how to find it - and provide proven techniques for successful recovery that are easy to understand and that can be applied immediately in your own life. Allen Tighe M.S. C.C.D.C.R. a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor with a Master's Degree in counseling has counseled patients at Hazelden for seven years. In addition Tighe has worked in the health care field for 35 years with twelve years experience in continuing care and relapse prevention. He lives in Minneapolis Minnesota. Recovery/Self-help

Focusing on the provision of treatment - not the etiology or diagnosis - this book reviews the thinking of many professionals on a broad range of dual diagnosis issues. Topics include: the biology of addictive and psychiatric disorders; dual diagnosis in adolescents minority populations and women; relapse prevention strategies; and more.

Cultures of Change' is an essential clinical resource for all professionals who work with adolescents and families. This book offers an insightful and accurate perspective on changes in family society communities and schools that impact the socialization of youth. Gabe also brings forth practical information on developmental issues relapse prevention and family recovery.

Help adolescents celebrate the successful completion of treatment with a strong representation of their accomplishment. This antiqued bronze medallion has the Serenity Prayer printed on one side with 'For the Strength of Youth' on the other.

Twelve guidelines are offered to promote effective communication between parents and recovering adolescents.

Suicide is a major problem not just because many teens take their own lives, it's the second leading cause of death among U.S. teens, but because so many are depressed think of suicide or even attempt it. Specifically written for adolescents in a voice with which they can identify 'Coping with Teen Suicide' examines the stress teens face. James Murphys nonjudgmental tone supports teens helping them evaluate whether or not they or someone they know is depressed on a path to suicide or at suicides door. Conveying a strong message about the value of life Murphy gives young readers and adults the information they need to help someone who may be suicidal solve problems change feelings seek help if needed and stay alive.

Essential information about the tough topics facing young people as they enter their teens. In these short pamphlets teens get the facts they need to effectively deal with critical issues affecting their life today--and possibly their future. Appealing illustrations and a simple reading level add accessibility. Hazelden's 'Learn About Series' works equally well in schools community and health education programs counseling offices and parental resource centers. Order 30 of one title and save $11.25! Nicotine Prevention/Marijuana

Gives professionals fresh ideas and clinically specific information about teens with dual disorders. Through case studies coupled with treatment recommendations, readers explore chemical dependency in teens as it coexists with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, immature character disorder, borderline personality disorder and dysfunctional family systems. Take the course! This book is utilized in a CEU-credit course offered online at the Distance Learning Center for Addiction Studies, www.dlcas.com

A mini-course in stress management for teens. Includes positive management skills to lower stress. For ages 11-17

Each workbook helps young teens understand how they interact with others. Workbook activities include a topic introduction followed by open-ended questions or checklists for students to complete. Each workbook is 32 pages with reproducible activities.

Violence has moved from our streets to our schools and what were safe havens are now places young people approach with confusion and fear. Animated with to-the-point quotes poignant stories and scores of illustrations this book helps teens understand the frightening changes that threaten their safety - and teaches them how to take practical steps to reduce the violence in our world. Earl Hipps message is a hopeful one encouraging the kind of understanding and behavior that can make society a safer place to learn and grow and thrive. 'This book addresses one of the most important elements that results in hurt kids: the link between violence and anger. Earl Hipp offers useful strategies for kids to help themselves and others.' --James Garbarino Ph.D. author of 'Lost Boys: Why Our Sons Turn Violent and How We Can Save Them'. 'Everyone agrees we need to reduce youth violence. Earl Hipp explains how to do it. I hope every teenager readers Understanding the Human Volcano. This book could literally save lives.''--David Walsh Ph.D. President National Institute on Media and the Family. 'This book is great! I think it should be required reading at middle schools and high schools across the country. It wouldnt hurt most adults to read it too.' --Sally Dale Parent in Littleton Colorado. Earl Hipp, a writer, professional speaker and psychotherapist has written many books for young people. He lives in Minnesota.

A reminder for teens of all the good that comes of being clean and sober. Poster 22 in. x 24 in.

Young people facing recovery from an addiction have special needs. This book addresses those needs and shows young people in their teens and early twenties how rewarding it is to commit to a Twelve Step plan.

Brisk insightful and compassionate this book looks at each of the Twelve Steps from a young person's perspective. Concrete direction helps recovering teens make the Steps a part of their lives.

Johnson Institute - shows concerned adults how to recognize and understand all levels of teenage alcohol and other drug use, teaches intervention techniques for breaking through teenage denial and resistance. - Teens and Drug Use

Seeing a therapist for the first time or even just talking to someone about what's troubling you is scary. But think of it as the first step out of the quicksand that is making a mess of your life and threatening to pull you under. Many people find it hard to believe that depression can be a serious problem for teens. Most of the time teens grow out of the mood swings and hyper-emotions of the adolescent years but for ome those wemotions can get the upper hand and make life feel truly miserable. These teens need to know that help is available. Acknowledging the many difficulties and challenges today's teens face Coping with Depression provides basic information on depression that teens can't afford to be without. Authors Sharon Carter and Lawrence Clayton explain just what depression is and list its typical signs and symptoms. Their use of personal stories and vignettes makes issues faced by teens struggling with depression come alive and their cautions against ignoring depression or using alcohol and other durgs to ease the pain are blunt and right on the mark. Coping with Depression also provides clear practical suggestions for handling life's "downers" and encourages teens to seek professional help when they feel they can't deal with their problems on their own. Teens' own descriptions of positive ways to handle depression--together with a comprehensive list of resources and reading materials in which teens can find additionl information and help--offer hope for change and healing.

I think writing this paper taught me about more than just the Civil War' said sixteen-year-old Rasbid. 'It really stressed me out. I started too late and had to rush at the end. I skipped meals to work on it and lost sleep worrying about it. I got it done on time but next time I'm going to start sooner and be better organized. I never want to go through something like this again!'. Under even the best circumstances the transition between childhood and adulthood is a challenging time and given socital problems such as violence divorce poverty drug abuse and sexually transmitted diseases today's teens live with great stress. Author Gwen Packard begins by simply defining stress and describing its symptoms. Using vivid and compelling personal stories and vignettes she then demonstrates how stress can affect teens physically emotionally mentally and spiritually. Packard devotes the latter half of 'Coping with Stress' to describing many practical positive and effective strategies teens can use to cope with stress. She cautions agaist such negative coping strategies as using alcohol and other drugs or overeating and suggests ways teens can avoid some stress such as getting organized planningaying well rested and communicating with family and friends. 'Coping with Stress' also incudes a comprehensive list of resources and reading matrials in which teens and parents can find additional information and help. Young Adults/Prevention All Rights Rosen Publishing Groups

When Nick's girlfriend Lana dumped him he thought he'd never feel good again. Everything reminded him of her. Finally one Saturday some friends convinced him to go along to a rave. The lights the music tons of people dancing to it was fantastic. Nick was already feeling better when his friend Luke offered him a little white pill. 'It's Ecstasy Nick. Try it. It'll make you forget about Lana real fast.' And figuring he had nothing to lose Nick took it. XTC. Cherry meth. CAT. Ice. Angel dust. These and other 'designer' drugs are manufactured to imitate the high of plant-derived drugs such as heroin. You've probably heard of such drugs. Maybe you know kids who use them. Maybe you've even tried them yourself. This book takes a closer look at the most common designed drugs--how to recognize them how they're used and how they affect the mind and body. Reading about the experiences of Christy and Raoul, Luke, Malik, Erin and other teens you'll see how simple curiosity wanting to experiment pressure from friends or trying to please someone led these teens to try such drugs. You'll also see how easy it can be to find reasons to keep using--to be popular to combat boredom to deal with problems or to get back at someone. 'Designer Drugs'shows the enormous damage that using these dangerous chemicals can cause and it tells how and where to get help for problems with drugs. Young Adults/Prevention

For a long time I hated my life and drinking was the only thing that helped. Family friends school--nothing mattered. I felt like I was floating between pain and boredom. Sometimes I was jittery and jumpy. I know now that drugs are not a solution. Instead of helping everything gets worse. A person can't outrun depression. Instead of finding ways to deal with feelings of depression some teens rely on drugs to pick themselves up. Once using they can become addicted and feel an ever-increasing need for larger quantities. 'Drugs & Depression' provides basic information on drugs and depression and the relationship between the two that today's teens can't afford to be without. Author Beth Wilkinson explains what depression is lists its typical warning signs provides a no-nonesense discussion about legal and illegal drug and shows how drugs and depression can go hand in hand. Her use of vivid personal stories and vignettes makes issus faced by teens struggling with drugs and depression come alive and shows that it's never too soon or too late to make changes to set goals and to learn to care about one's self and others. Teens' own descriptions of positive ways to handle depression--together with a comprehensive list of resources and reading materials in which teens can find additional information and help--offer hope for change and healing. - Young Adults/Prevention - All Rights Rosen Publishing Group