royvdb's review against another edition
4.0
I expected some practical advice, but got a personal story too, one that touched and inspired me. I'd give it 5 stars if the last chapters weren't so US-Centric. Living in Europe myself those chapters weren't that useful.
reillya's review against another edition
slow-paced
1.0
The advice is average at best. Wouldn’t recommend for addiction reading.
melindawmoyer's review against another edition
5.0
This is a must-read book for every parent who wants to know how to protect their kids from addiction. Chock full of science and simple, actionable advice, THE ADDICTION INOCULATION teaches parents everything they need to know — how young brains respond to various substances, how genes and various lifestyle factors affect addiction risk, and what parents can do to keep their kids healthy and safe, no matter their baseline risk. What I love, too, is that the advice in this book will do far more than just protect kids from addiction — it gives parents the tools to build strong, honest relationships with their kids and instill in them the skills and self-confidence they need to succeed in many facets of life.
iluvbooks13's review against another edition
5.0
The weaving of personal stories and practical advice in this book made reading fascinating and so, so useful. And to add to that, Lahey backs up her advice with legitimate research and evidence, as can be seen in the 45+ pages of notes and bibliography at the end. This should be required reading for every parent and educator!
quigonchuy's review against another edition
2.0
Overly alarmist and unrealistic in my view. Also very strange how in some parts of the book (especially the beginning) she sounded like Nancy Reagan and in other sections, she's saying that Nancy Reagan and her "Just Say No" campaign was ill conceived and ineffective. It's been a week or so since I read this, and I can't for the life of me remember what she concluded with or any recommendations outside of "don't!" which to me, is a laughable very Nancy Reagan sort of approach.
jilliebeanreads's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of those books that I need to read every year. To help me remember why I choose sobriety... and give me tips on how to talk to my son about the harmful affects of substance abuse, our family history with alcohol, and about the importance of feeling connected and making smart choices.