Tough love is hope. it is a tested cure for drug abusers and a positive, supportive program for their families. tough love is a gift of love and a gift of life for those who practice its plan. it is a book for all parents especially those whose children are now on drugs or are exposed to those who use drugs. seven families describe in graphic heartrending terms how their children successfully beat the drug habit through the palmer drug abuse program. pdap is a twelve step program similar to the steps of a.a. ms neff explains each step to show how families can interpret and work through these steps in their own lives. thousands of young people have found help through this method. families have been reunited and parents have had their own lives changed drastically in the process. if you are a parent or a young person in america today, tough love may be the most important book you will ever read. it may save a life