{"title":"Paul Dillon","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Dillon's works provide insightful and practical guidance on navigating the challenges faced by teenagers, particularly concerning alcohol and drug use. His writing combines clear, evidence-based information with a compassionate approach, making it an essential resource for parents and families seeking to understand these complex issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful discussions that empower families to foster open communication and promote healthier choices. Offered within the \u003cem\u003eParenting \u0026amp; Family\u003c\/em\u003e category, his books serve as valuable tools for those committed to supporting young people through difficult decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"teenagers-alcohol-and-drugs-by-paul-dillon-9781741756807","title":"Teenagers, Alcohol and Drugs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen is the right time to start talking to my kids about drugs? How can I reduce the influence of peer pressure? How should I introduce alcohol to my child? How can I make sure that a party I hold for my teenager doesn't get out of control? Can you really overdose on alcohol? What does it mean if I don't remember things when I drink? How do I look after someone who has drunk too much? Is cannabis really 30 times stronger than it used to be? Do energy drinks increase the effect of alcohol when you use them as a mixer? Can ecstasy really kill?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are so many questions that need answers, but how do parents start talking to their kids about alcohol and drugs? \u003ci\u003eTeenagers, Alcohol and Drugs\u003c\/i\u003e has been written in response to the stories Paul Dillon has heard over 25 years in drug and alcohol education. It provides answers to the questions he has been asked by both young people and their parents, and also includes solutions to the many scenarios he has heard about from anxious teenagers who haven't known what to do when things went bad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows parents how to talk to their children in a way that is respectful and reasonable, non-threatening and non-judgmental. It will help them understand the issues their children are facing, and show them how to help their kids negotiate a minefield of misinformation and social pressure in a calm and sensible way. It aims to tell them what they really want and need to know about alcohol and drugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47617243021548,"sku":"9781741756807","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781741756807-teenagers-alcohol-and-drugs.jpg?v=1778496374"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paul-dillon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}