Comprehensive and easy-to-use, this practical guide to prevention, intervention, and recovery will support any family that wants to keep alcohol & other drugs from damaging their lives. Vernon Johnson explains the disease of addiction & how to recognize it; describes the effects of drug use on families; shows how families can solve the problems addiction creates; provides information for children of alcoholics/tells how to help someone who doesn't want help; and lays out a clear and practical plan for parents who want to prevent chemical dependence in their children.