Teen Drug Abuse Facts & Symptoms

Teenagers are highly susceptible to drug abuse. Unaware of the risks associated, teens initiate and continue abusing habits risking their precious lives. Parents should talk to their kids about drug abuse and its harmful effects to save them from this dangerous habit. It has become a serious health problem now a days. Most substance abusers would deny that they are using medicines and they will try to hide the symptoms. Some of the facts of teen drug abuse and its symptoms are:

Suspicious behaviors; making more trips to the garage, basement or any isolated areas

Physical appearance and grooming has decreased over time

Use of foul language and vulgar behavior

Sudden degradation in academic grades

Started wearing sunglasses or long sleeve shirts

Frequent demand of more money

Tired and depressed

Secretly hanging out with new type of friends

Feeling bored or jittery when spending time with family

Straight talk for parents helps you to talk to your kids about drugs. You are the real model for your children. It’s never too early or too late to start a conversation. Talk with them friendly and frankly. This will help them to share their views with you. Tell them various stories about facts and dangerous effects of substance abuse. You should always be ready to answer the questions about substance abuse. You must be clear in establishing their rights and limits. Be regular and encourage discussions. You must try to generate social responsibilities in your children. DFPA’s program ‘Straight talk’ is designed to educate you about emerging medication trends, signs and symptoms of kid’s substance abuse. We assist you in developing communication skills to speak and listen to your children about medication. If your loved one is suffering from this dangerous problem, visit us at www.straighttalkforparents.drugfreepa.org. Drug Free Pennsylvania is also running some other programs like Connect & Protect PA, Sound Off, The Media Straight Up and Work place Solutions to raise awareness in changing behavior and promoting a healthy future.