The revised version of Bob Meehan's classic combines the easy-to-read style of a born counselor with the street-level insights of a man who knows where he came from -- and where teenagers might contemplate going. In clear and direct language he talks to parents about what their kids are thinking; what parents can do to help the family get through the most difficult times when a child is using, whether experimentally or regularly; and, most importantly, why their kids try drugs in the first place. Never accusatory in tone, but never allowing any of us -- parents or teens --... [Read More]
This digital document is an article from New York Times Upfront, published by Scholastic, Inc. on April 6, 2009. The length of the article is 1464 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: The truth about "rehab" & drug addiction: the reality is far from glamorous.(HEADS UP: REAL NEWS ABOUT DRUGS AND YOUR BODY: A Message from Scholastic and The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA))Author: Gale Reference TeamPublication: New York Times... [Read More]