How to "Immunize" Children against Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Substance abuse is a major and growing public health problem internationally. In this era, parents are more and more concerned about their children's possible use or abuse of alcohol or other drugs. This book answers to the question how I can prevent my child from abusing drugs.The approach of the book is unique. Given the emphasis of recent research on the importance and effectiveness of preventative interventions in early childhood, this book focuses on parenting tips concerning children ages zero to eight. Recommendations written in this book are, in fact, "behavioral vaccines", i.e. if we observe a set of principles during the golden age of early childhood, children can be substantially immunized against drug and alcohol abuse as they age. The key features of this user-friendly book are concise, evidence-based and up to date; written in everyday language; and the key messages are illustrated.