Recommended for ages 6-12

There is more to understanding the problem than, “Just Saying No.” Knowing the dangers and temptations of substance abuse is the first step toward prevention. In Good Answers to Tough Questions About Substance Abuse, Joy Berry lays it out and explains both of these in kid-friendly terms. Unfortunately, in today’s world it is never too early to begin this discussion with your children. This book can help you open communication on a tough subject that very well may be a significant factor in the decision about substance abuse your child will have to make.

The combination of cartoons and text makes this book something your child will both enjoy and find very helpful.

Topics covered include:
• Important terms you should know
• Nonprescription and prescription drugs
• Why you might be tempted to abuse drugs
• Why you should not abuse drugs
• How you can avoid drug abuse
• How you can say no to drug use

The Good Answers to Tough Questions series includes 13 books. Each takes on a difficult situation and handles it with the sensitivity Joy Berry is known for. The titles in the series are:

Good Answers to Tough Questions About Death
Good Answers to Tough Questions About Dependence and Separation
Good Answers to Tough Questions About Disasters
Good Answers to Tough Questions About Divorce
Good Answers to Tough Questions About Physical Disabilities
Good Answers to Tough Questions About Stepfamilies
Good Answers to Tough Questions About Change and Moving
Good Answers to Tough Questions About Substance Abuse
Good Answers to Tough Questions About Traumatic Experiences
Good Answers to Tough Questions About Weight Problems and Eating Disorders

A sub-series within Good Answers to Tough Questions is called Danger Zone. These three books deal with important issues in an extremely sensitive way and convey vital information that every child should have. The 3 books are:

Alerting Kids to the Danger Zones of Abuse and Neglect
Alerting Kids to the Danger Zones of Sexual Abuse
Alerting Kids to the Danger Zones of Kidnapping

As an educator, human developmentalist, and the “Inventor of Living Skills Books for Kids,” Joy Berry knows kids. Her books teach children about taking responsibility for themselves and their actions. With sales of over 85 million books, Joy has helped millions of parents and their children.