Kids Books About Addiction

Beyond "Just Say No": Kids' Books About Alcohol and Drugs

August 23, 2011

A My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has a Disease: A Child's View of Living With Addiction ($13)

Kids Books About Addiction

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A My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has a Disease: A Child's View of Living With Addiction ($13)

My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has a Disease is written from the belief that addiction is a disease and that the afflicted may do "bad" things, but that they are not "bad" people. Written by Claudia Black, who herself is the product of an alcoholic home and substance abuse counselor, this workbook is suitable for children starting at age five to begin working through the feelings of loneliness, fear, and frustration that often accompany children of substance abusers.

6 / 10

by POPSUGAR Moms 2

A My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has a Disease: A Child's View of Living With Addiction ($13)

My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has a Disease is written from the belief that addiction is a disease and that the afflicted may do "bad" things, but that they are not "bad" people. Written by Claudia Black, who herself is the product of an alcoholic home and substance abuse counselor, this workbook is suitable for children starting at age five to begin working through the feelings of loneliness, fear, and frustration that often accompany children of substance abusers.

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2 Comments

Natasha Dantzig 1 year 38 weeks

Thanks Betty, let us know if you come across any other books as you're explaining.

Bettye Wayne 1 year 38 weeks

Yeah, that's my dad. At least I know where to look when the time comes to explain it to her. These tough-topic book lists are great.