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Jesus is the only answer for Troubled
Teens...
"Your teen does have a destiny in Christ,
"...For I know the plans that I have for you,
declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity,
to give you a future, and a hope..." -Jeremiah
29:11
Teen Drug
Prevention
It is important to keep in mind that
if a child shows any of the following symptoms, it does
not necessarily mean that he or she is using drugs.
The presence of some of these behaviors could be the
product of adolescent stress. Others may be symptoms
of depression or a host of other problems. Whatever
the cause, they may warrant attention, especially if
they persist or if they occur in a cluster. A mental
health professional or a caring and concerned adult
may help a youngster successfully overcome a crisis
and develop more effective coping skills, often preventing
further problems.
The key is change; it is important
to watch for any significant changes in your child's
physical appearance, personality, attitude or behavior.
Physical Signs
Loss of appetite, increase in appetite, any changes
in eating habits, unexplained weight loss or gain.
Slowed or staggering walk; poor physical coordination.
Inability to sleep, awake at unusual times, unusual
laziness.
Red, watery eyes; pupils larger or smaller than usual;
blank stare.
Cold, sweaty palms; shaking hands.
Puffy face, blushing or paleness.
Smell of substance on breath, body or clothes.
Extreme hyperactivity; excessive talkativeness.
Runny nose; hacking cough.
Needle marks on lower arm, leg or bottom of feet.
Nausea, vomiting or excessive sweating.
Tremors or shakes of hands, feet or head.
Irregular heartbeat.
Behavioral Signs
Change in overall attitude/personality with no other
identifiable cause.
Changes in friends; new hang-outs; sudden avoidance
of old crowd; doesn't want to talk about new friends;
friends are known drug users.
Change in activities or hobbies.
Drop in grades at school or performance at work; skips
school or is late for school.
Change in habits at home; loss of interest in family
and family activities.
Difficulty in paying attention; forgetfulness.
General lack of motivation, energy, self-esteem, "I
don't care" attitude.
Sudden over sensitivity, temper tantrums, or resentful
behavior.
Moodiness, irritability, or nervousness.
Silliness or giddiness.
Paranoia
Excessive need for privacy; unreachable.
Secretive or suspicious behavior.
Car accidents.
Chronic dishonesty.
Unexplained need for money, stealing money or items.
Change in personal grooming habits.
Possession of drug paraphernalia.
Drug Specific Symptoms:
Marijuana: Glassy, red eyes; loud
talking and inappropriate laughter followed by sleepiness;
a sweet burnt scent; loss of interest, motivation; weight
gain or loss.
Alcohol: Clumsiness; difficulty
walking; slurred speech; sleepiness; poor judgment;
dilated pupils; possession of a false ID card.
Depressants: (including barbiturates
and tranquilizers) Seems drunk as if from alcohol but
without the associated odor of alcohol; difficulty concentrating;
clumsiness; poor judgment; slurred speech; sleepiness;
and contracted pupils.
Stimulants: Hyperactivity;
euphoria; irritability; anxiety; excessive talking followed
by depression or excessive sleeping at odd times; may
go long periods of time without eating or sleeping;
dilated pupils; weight loss; dry mouth and nose.
Inhalants: (Glues, aerosols,
and vapors ) Watery eyes; impaired vision, memory and
thought; secretions from the nose or rashes around the
nose and mouth; headaches and nausea; appearance of
intoxication; drowsiness; poor muscle control; changes
in appetite; anxiety; irritability; an unusual number
of spray cans in the trash.
Hallucinogens: Dilated pupils;
bizarre and irrational behavior including paranoia,
aggression, hallucinations; mood swings; detachment
from people; absorption with self or other objects,
slurred speech; confusion.
Heroin: Needle marks; sleeping
at unusual times; sweating; vomiting; coughing and sniffling;
twitching; loss of appetite; contracted pupils; no response
of pupils to light.
Tobacco/Nicotine: Smell of tobacco;
stained fingers or teeth.
Types of Drugs commonly used by
teens:
Cocaine
(coke, rock, crack, base)
Physical Symptoms: Brief intense euphoria, elevated
blood pressure and heart rate, restlessness, excitement,
feeling of well-being followed by depression.
Look For: Glass vials, glass pipe, white crystalline
powder, razor blades, syringes, needle marks.
Dangers: Addiction, heart attack, seizures, lung damage,
severe depression, paranoia (see stimulants).
Marijuana
(pot, dope, grass, weed, herb, hash, joint)
Physical Symptoms: Altered perceptions, red eyes, dry
mouth, reduced concentration and coordination, euphoria,
laughing, hunger.
Look For: Rolling papers, pipes, dried plant
material, odor of burnt hemp rope, roach clips.
Dangers: Panic reaction, impaired short term
memory, addiction.
Hallucinogens
(acid, LSD, PCP, MDMA, Ecstasy, psilocybin mushrooms,
peyote)
Physical Symptoms: Altered mood and perceptions,
focus on detail, anxiety, panic, nausea, synaesthesia
(ex: smell colors, see sounds)
Look For: Capsules, tablets, "microdots", blotter
squares
Dangers: Unpredictable behavior, emotional instability,
violent behavior (with PCP)
Inhalants
(gas, aerosols, glue, nitrates, rush, white out)
Physical Symptoms: Nausea, dizziness, headaches,
lack of coordination and control.
Look For: Odor of substance on clothing and breath,
intoxication, drowsiness, poor muscular control.
Dangers: Unconsciousness, suffocation, nausea
and vomiting, damage to brand and central nervous system,
sudden death.
Narcotics
Heroin (junk, dope, black tar, China white)
Demerol, Deluded (D's), Morphine, Codeine
Physical Symptoms: Euphoria, drowsiness, insensitivity
to pain, nausea, vomiting, watery eyes, runny nose (see
depressants).
Look For: Needle marks on arms, needles, syringes,
spoons, pinpoint pupils, cold moist skin.
Dangers: Addiction, lethargy, weight loss, contamination
from un sterile needles (hepatitis, AIDS), accidental
overdose.
Stimulants
(speed, uppers, crank, bam, black beauties, crystal
dexies, caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, amphetamines)
Physical Symptoms: Alertness, talkativeness, wakefulness,
increased blood pressure, loss of appetite, mood elevation.
Look For: Pills and capsules, loss of sleep and
appetite, irritability or anxiety, weight loss, hyperactivity.
Dangers: Fatigue leading to exhaustion, addiction,
paranoia, depression, confusion, possible hallucinations.
Depressants
(barbiturates, sedatives, tranquilizers, downers, tranks,
ludes, reds, VAlium, yellow jackets, alcohol)
Physical Symptoms: Depressed breathing and heartbeat,
intoxication, drowsiness, uncoordinated movements.
Look For: Capsules and pills, confused behavior,
longer periods of sleep, slurred speech.
Dangers: Possible overdose, especially in combination
with alcohol, muscle rigidity, addiction, withdrawal
and overdose require medical treatment.
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