According to DrugAbuse.Gov, teenagers on average try smoking pot before they graduate from high school. The stats for this is alarming and high as there are supposedly some 40% who experiment with pot and then potentially getting hook over it.
Here are some tell-tale signs that may indicate your children are into this illegal drug. Be wary and vigilant of these:
- Dilated pupils or very red, bloodshot eyes
- A bad, lingering smell on their clothes
- Cigarette rolling papers or seeds
- Sleepy or lack of motivation (even to the point of bad grooming)
- Smoking devices (bongs, pipes)
- Slaphappy, seems dizzy, constantly laughing for no reason or difficulty remembering things
- Deteriorating relationships or unable to maintain a friendly conversation
- Constantly spraying air freshener or burning incense
- Excessive use of mouthwash or eye drops
- Clothing, posters, jewelry, stickers, etc. promoting pot use
When your children become exposed to the world, they will most likely try lots of things and experimenting with drugs may be one of it. You can’t be with your kids all the time to watch over them and tell them not to do stuff they will regret, however, becoming an involved and active parent and staying on top of their activities or noticing changes in behavior can make all the difference.
Talking and listening are still very important to preventing your kids from going in the wrong direction. Give your kids the benefit of doubt too, if in case you do catch them experimenting with it. In some cases, it’s peer pressure and a healthy discussion with the parent would help.
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