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'Think about getting a book called Drugs - A Parent's Guide . . .It’s a very straight-forward guide to drugs, their street names and what they do. There are also chapters on protecting your child.’ Jane O’Gorman, Daily Star.

This practical book gives advice on how to find out if children are taking drugs and the legal implications of being found with, or supplying drugs. It includes an A-Z of drugs, their effects and dangers.

Whether you think your child or their friends may be taking drugs, or are simply worried by horror stories and headlines, this practical guide will take you through the facts and basic steps that you can use and develop to suit your own situation.

Chapter headings

• Introduction
• Setting the Scene, Drugs – The Myths
• What Are We Dealing With?
• Doing Drugs
• Drugs Education
• Keep Talking – Practical Communication Skills
• Drugs and the Law
• Drugs in the Family
• Help List

Available in large print edition also

Expert/Press Reviews for Drugs - A Parent's Guide

'Drugs a Parents Guide is paramount reading for parent(s). The sideline testimonials are great. A Parent Guide arms an empowers the parent and the child.' Angela Edmondson - founder of DiversityInCare Enterprise Ltd

'Parents need to approach the issue of drugs from an informed position. This book is a valuable guide for all parents. Ensure you know what to look out for and how to help. Find out what attracts young people to drugs; read the useful A to Z of the various drugs; and develop a trusting and sharing relationship with young people so the door is always open for discussion - this book will help you with all these aspects. Practical advice and case studies will be relevant to young people reading the book as well as to parents, so I would encourage you and your family to share it and talk about the issues - this book is an ideal start.' Parents In Touch

Author Information

Author, Judy Mackie is a writer, journalist and editor with a special interest in health and education issues.

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