Do you have the impression that something is wrong with your child? He's acting weird, pupils dilated, over-agitated, or unusually calm. These are signs that he may have been in contact with drugs. Don't panic. The pharmacy offers tests for the most common drugs.
For example, until recently it was a poor learner, a shy student, and now it has become talkative, mobile and hyperactive? Or maybe you see him with a sudden burst of energy and to your surprise he learns all night, sleeps little, has stopped eating sweets and fast food? This could be due toamphetamine , one of the most popular drugs used by adolescents.
If you have suspicions thatchildhas contact withdrugs , don't be afraid of strong reactions. In every pharmacy you will find easy-to-use drug tests (depending on the version, they can detect one or several types of drugs), which will already show trace amounts, even several days after taking them. But even if the test is positive, don't panic - it doesn't mean your child is addicted.
Signs that a teenager is taking drugs
According to a 2007 report by the National Bureau for Drug Prevention, adolescents use drugs out of curiosity, because of problems at school and - which is new - as a way to lose weight.
After taking drugs (all except heroin), the pupils of the eyes dilate and do not react to light. In turn, marijuana causes a sweet smell of breath and hair, bloodshot eyes, giggles, and the effects of amphetamines are increased activity, insomnia, anorexia, rapid breathing and increased urine output.
However, symptoms such as: sudden change in appearance or behavior, e.g. apathy or drowsiness, outbursts of aggression, frequent colds, chronic runny nose, weight loss, sudden leaving the house, the appearance of new friends, neglect of school duties and households, spending large sums of money should get your attention. Also, strange objects in a backpack or a child's room: glass holders, folding papers, small boxes, tablets with various pictures, silverware - should be a signal for you. Similarly, new vocabulary such as: bongo,buzuju, afghan, feta, gary, pips, trip, etc.
Remember that trust in contact with your child is the basis of good relations, but at the same time do not forget that he also needs control and decisive support in exceptional situations.