Download or read book Not My Family, Never My Child written by Tony Trimingham and published by Allen & Unwin Australia. This book was released on 2009 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Drawing on the tragic loss of his own son to a heroin overdose and over 20 years working as a counsellor, Tony Trimingham cuts through the media hype and politicking to address the real issues facing the families and friends of someone struggling with addiction. Filled with constructive suggestions and strategies, Not My Family Never My Child is aimed at supporting parents, family members and loved ones of drug users and the users themselves through the difficult journey of drug dependency. It includes detailed information on: warning signs, early intervention, coping and survival strategies, treatment and where to go for additional advice and support."--From the publisher.