Methamphetamine abuse can be harmful to children and teens in many ways. If you are unsure whether a teen or child you know is using Meth, read the Warning Signs of Meth Use section. Whether you're a teacher, child care provider, neighbor, or friend, caring enough to reach out to a child or teen can save a life. Don't wait until it's too late.
RESOURCES
Talking to your kids about the risks of drugs isn't as hard as you think. Sometimes it's just about getting the conversation started. The list of resources below may help you get started.
WARNING SIGNS OF METH USE
- Something might be up if you notice a change in your teen's sleeping patterns -- especially if he's staying up for days on end and then sleeping or fatigued for a few days straight.
- You notice your teen is fidgeting-possibly scratching or picking at her skin.
- Your child is uninterested in food, and starts to become dangerously thin.
- Your teen might be extremely alert and energized, even after he or she was up all night.
- Your child might appear out of breath for no reason.
- There are strange burns on lips or fingers, nosebleeds, or track marks on arms.
- Is your normally honest child lying to you all the time? Are her plans sounding fishy or vague?
- Look for wild mood swings, hostility or abusive behavior.
- If you noticed razor blades, mirrors, straws, syringes, spoons or surgical tubing in your child's room, this is a clear sign of drug abuse and a cry for help.
- Look for deteriorating relationships with family members and friends.
- Interests that were once very important to your child may all of a sudden seem insignificant.
- Slipping grades, absenteeism and decreased motivation.
- For the teen who's looking to buy drugs, their parents' house can be a gold mine of resources from stealing cash to swiping jewelry.
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