Introduction vii
How to Use This Book xi
Part One Identifying the Problems
1(54)
Chapter 1 Understanding the Severe Problems Adult Children Can Cause
2(20)
Chapter 2 Your Emotions and Behavioral Reactions
22(14)
Chapter 3 If Your Adult Child Lives with You
36(19)
Part Two Types of Problem Behavior and What You Can and Can't Do
55(106)
Chapter 4 Bad Parenting
56(13)
Chapter 5 Criminal Behavior
69(16)
Chapter 6 Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
85(23)
Chapter 7 Other Psychiatric Problems
108(32)
Chapter 8 Suicidal Behavior
140(21)
Part Three Taking Care of Yourself
161(71)
Chapter 9 Your Physical and Emotional Health
162(18)
Chapter 10 Your Relationships with Family and Friends
180(16)
Chapter 11 Setting Limits: What You Can or Can't Do
196(16)
Chapter 12 Facing Reality and Walking Away
212(20)
Conclusion
226(4)
Acknowledgments
230(2)
Appendices
232(7)
A Important National Organizations That May Help
233(2)
B Key Websites
235(1)
C State-by-State Listing of Child Abuse Hotlines
236(3)
Bibliography 239(7)
Index 246(6)
About the Authors 252