Last updated : November 18, 2024
Teenagers are sometimes hard to handle. Adults do not always realize that their teens are under a great deal of stress. The stress comes from trying to do well in school, peer pressure, and the idea that they will soon become adults. That is sometimes enough pressure for them to consider a means for relieving the stress. That relief comes in the form of self-medication. Marijuana is easily accessible from other teens and when teenagers try one drug, they may soon be inclined to try others.
Parents easily become frustrated when they fear their teen might be using drugs. They do not like to bring the subject up from fear that their teen may not be using. As a parent, it is your job to do whatever you can to find out if your teenager is using drugs and alcohol. It is much easier than most parents think to find out what is really going. Heroin, cocaine, and ecstasy are some of the most difficult drugs to detect. That is why it is important to consider all avenues, including hiring a drug testing company to perform tests that pick up on every type of drug.Amphetamines are commonly available to teenagers. It is a prescription drug used for conditions such as ADHD, narcolepsy, and fatigue. When used under the direction of a physician, it is safe and useful. The problem occurs when the amphetamines are sold illegally. It is an old game of obtaining a prescription and selling it for a profit on the streets instead of using it for what the doctor prescribed it for. Taken in high doses amphetamines can be deadly and some of these drugs can be addictive.
Heroin is extremely addictive and dangerous. This drug is one of the worst to become addicted to and it only takes one use to start a lifetime battle to get off of it. It is nearly impossible to break the deadly habit; however, if it is caught early enough there is a better chance that your teenager will be able to break free from it. Over 6,000 people die each year from the use of heroin. The saving grace is that it is a step drug. That means that the person using it has most likely tried less harmful drugs in the past. If you prove that your teenager is using drugs before he or she gets to this level, you can save his or her life.
Cocaine is another serious drug that causes extreme addiction. The cheaper form is known on the streets as crack. Ecstasy is a feel good drug that causes the heart rate to change. It is also addictive but not on the level of the aforementioned drugs. It is used in recreational situations and gives the user a feeling of euphoria. Ecstasy and Cocaine are often overlooked in over-the-counter drug test kits. The package tells what the test will reveal. A drug testing company is able to help determine what drugs should be tested for and can test for all drugs if you want to guarantee that you are getting an accurate picture of a possible drug problem in your teen.
Marijuana is one of the most commonly used illegal drugs. It is not addictive; however, people who use it often use it for extended periods of time. Marijuana is the cheapest of all the drugs and can easily be tested for. Do not confuse the fact that it is not addictive with whether it is dangerous or not. Not all users of this drug will take it to the next level. It can be a starting point, especially for people who have addictive and reckless natures.
If your teenager’s behavior has changed drastically such as mood swings or anger management problems, there is a chance that drugs and alcohol are involved. If items are missing from the home with no explanation, it could be a sign that the teenager is using drugs. Drug addicts often steal whatever they can find in order to support their habit. Do not hesitate to contact a drug testing company to find out what you can do to prove whether or not your teen is using.
