What To Watch For - Drug Info - Parents

WHAT TO WATCH FOR

		WHAT TO WATCH FOR
			Signs & Symptoms
			What Are Drug Paraphernalia?
			Where Are Drug Paraphernalia Sold?
			Trends: Raves
			Drug Lingo
		Girls & Drugs
		Studies & Research
		Get Help
		Is Your Teen Using?

Don't know what to say? These conversation starters can help.

"Let them know that you are always there for them no matter what. It means alot. It may seem like we're not listening but we really are."
— Anonymous teen

Research has now established that marijuana is addictive. ³ Each year, more kids enter treatment with a primary diagnosis of marijuana dependence then for all other illicit drugs combined. ⁴

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Know the symptoms of drug use and get more information on today's drug trends.
WATCH FOR DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Know what to watch for and educate yourself about common drug paraphernalia.

RAVES Find out about this trend and what's actually going on at these all-night parties. Drugs such as ecstasy (MDMA), ketamine, GHB, rohypnol and LSD are dangerously popular among ravers.	HEAD SHOPS, PRO-DRUG WEB SITES AND NOVELTY SHOPS You might be surprised to learn of the countless stores selling items that promote drug use. Parents' attentiveness is critical.
KNOW THE CODE Ever feel like teens are speaking a different language? Know the secret code words they use.	THE RISKS OF "EXPERIMENTATION" Don't take "experimentation" lightly. Even trial use with drugs and alcohol is dangerous.
TIPS FOR PARENTS Get advice on laying down the rules for a drug-free household.

3. Marijuana: Facts for Teens. National Institute on Drug Abuse, 1998. www.nida.nih.gov Crowley, T. J.; Macdonald, M. J.; Whitmore. E. A.; and Mikulich, S. K. Cannabis Dependence, Withdrawal, and Reinforcing Effects Among Adolescents With Conduct Symptoms and Substance Use Disorders. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 1998.

4. “Treatment Episodes Data Set 1992-2000, National Admissions to Substance Abuse Treatment Services. SAMHSA. DASIS Series S-17, DHHS Pub. No. (SMA) 02-3727, 2002.

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