This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
The Addicted Child by Richard Capriola is an insightful book that will assist the parents of addicted children to help not only the child they love but also themselves as they navigate the problem. The book is all about adolescent substance abuse and the author speaks about the important differences between adult and adolescent substance use disorders. Parents of addicted children always go through feelings of helplessness and blame, and fear can drown out any sense of hope. The book is a good manual that will make them realize it is important to guide youngsters to manage their thoughts, feelings, and memories which is the core issue that requires treatment.
The Addicted Child is a good tool for many readers dealing with an addicted child because it gives good insights and tips. Reading the book will also help readers understand how a child's brain works under the influence of drugs. Richard Capriola speaks about the topic extensively and in detail, helping readers to understand and deal with the situation in their lives. The book is also a good way to learn about the drugs that are popular with the teenage population, how to recognize the warning signs, and how these drugs can play havoc with the human brain. The suggestions and techniques will be useful to readers searching for a good program for their child; programs that treat mental health and substance abuse, are suitable for the budget, and how to begin. The Addicted Child is not only for parents but will also benefit counselors and therapists who are dealing with addicted children.
