alcoholics

The author describes her battle with alcohol, and how she used it to mask her insecurities until she started experiencing frequent blackouts. Details how she became sober, and what she learned from the process.

"Alcohol is the most commonly used drug by teens in the United States. Unfortunately, teen alcohol use comes with serious dangers, including increased risk of brain development problems, accidents and injuries, physical and sexual assault, and death. It also puts teens at greater risk of developing alcoholism. This book explains what alcoholism is and what it does to a person's body and brain. By examining the latest news headlines, facts, and statistics, the author reveals the truth about this serious addiction"--Provided by the publisher.

Looks at the options available to teens who have an alcoholic parent, discussing the effects it has and ways to cope.

A life-saving guide that answers all the questions and concerns of recovering alcoholics and addicts.

"Examines the link between creativity and alcohol through the work and lives of six ... writers: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, John Berryman, John Cheever, and Raymond Carver"--Dust jacket.

Reviews the developmental needs of children that are met in healthy families and then shows how these needs are not met by alcoholic parents. Also discusses the issues of codependency and the contribution of non-alcoholic memters to the ill health of the family.

Describes alcoholism, alcoholic behavior, and resulting family problems. Advises children of alcoholic parents on dealing with these problems and their own feelings and suggests ways to make life more bearable and productive.

Suggestions and advice for teens with alcohol or drug dependent parents.

A graphic novel set in 1933 New York City, where Teddy Mishkin, an alcoholic cartoonist, works away at the latest "Waldo the Cat" strip, assisted by none other than Waldo the Cat.