Is your teen using marijuana?
June 03/2004
Recognizing teen drug use can be difficult. Teenage years are often plagued with mood swings and attitude changes. But sometimes, these changes are signs of other issues going on in their lives – like marijuana use. Marijuana or weed is the most widely used illicit drug among America’s youth. And as a parent, it’s important for you to know the warning signs.
What should a parent look for? Some signs appear in the form of depression, withdrawal, carelessness with grooming or hostility. Consider every area of your teen’s life to determine whether changes are out of the ordinary, such as:
1. Changes in friends
2. Declining grades, negative changes in schoolwork, or missing school
3. Increased secrecy about possessions or activities
4. Use of incense, room deodorant, or perfume to hide smoke or chemical odors
5. Subtle changes in conversations with friends eg: more secretive, using “coded” language
6. Change in clothing choices: new fascination with clothes that highlight drug use
7. Increase in borrowing money
8. Evidence of drug paraphernalia such as pipes, rolling papers etc.
9. New use of mouthwash or breath mints to cover up smell of smoke
10. Bottles of eye drops, which may be used to mask blood shot eyes or dilated pupils
These changes often signal that something harmful is going on – and often that involves drugs. You may want to take your child to the doctor and ask him or her about screening your child for drugs.
Need FREE materials and more information on how to keep your teen drug-free?
Call the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information at 1-800-788-2800
Or visit TheAntiDrug.com. Help educate your teen on the dangers of drugs! Encourage them to visit www.Freevibe.com.
MARIJUANA USE & AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH – THE FACTS
Recent juvenile surveys showed that:
· Black teens are more likely than their white peers to say that all or most of their friends use marijuana regularly or occasionally.
· Marijuana is the primary drug of choice for 66% of all African American youth admitted for drug treatment.
· Nearly 50% of all youth substance abuse treatment admissions nationwide are for marijuana – African Americans make up 23%.
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June 03/2004
Recognizing teen drug use can be difficult. Teenage years are often plagued with mood swings and attitude changes. But sometimes, these changes are signs of other issues going on in their lives – like marijuana use. Marijuana or weed is the most widely used illicit drug among America’s youth. And as a parent, it’s important for you to know the warning signs.
What should a parent look for? Some signs appear in the form of depression, withdrawal, carelessness with grooming or hostility. Consider every area of your teen’s life to determine whether changes are out of the ordinary, such as:
1. Changes in friends
2. Declining grades, negative changes in schoolwork, or missing school
3. Increased secrecy about possessions or activities
4. Use of incense, room deodorant, or perfume to hide smoke or chemical odors
5. Subtle changes in conversations with friends eg: more secretive, using “coded” language
6. Change in clothing choices: new fascination with clothes that highlight drug use
7. Increase in borrowing money
8. Evidence of drug paraphernalia such as pipes, rolling papers etc.
9. New use of mouthwash or breath mints to cover up smell of smoke
10. Bottles of eye drops, which may be used to mask blood shot eyes or dilated pupils
These changes often signal that something harmful is going on – and often that involves drugs. You may want to take your child to the doctor and ask him or her about screening your child for drugs.
Need FREE materials and more information on how to keep your teen drug-free?
Call the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information at 1-800-788-2800
Or visit TheAntiDrug.com. Help educate your teen on the dangers of drugs! Encourage them to visit www.Freevibe.com.
MARIJUANA USE & AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH – THE FACTS
Recent juvenile surveys showed that:
· Black teens are more likely than their white peers to say that all or most of their friends use marijuana regularly or occasionally.
· Marijuana is the primary drug of choice for 66% of all African American youth admitted for drug treatment.
· Nearly 50% of all youth substance abuse treatment admissions nationwide are for marijuana – African Americans make up 23%.
Link
