Drug Abuse In Sports
Drug Abuse In Sports
What are Teen Drug Abuse Symptoms?
Here are some general tips that may be life saving for your child:
# It is imperative to stay vigilant of your child’s moods, attitudes, behaviors, and school performance.
# Be aware of the telltale warning signs that may appear when your teen is using. Most teen’s behavior changes rapidly once they start getting high. These changes often go unnoticed unless you know what to look for:
> Declining grades, tardiness, and/or truancy.
> “Sneakiness” and demands for privacy regarding possessions, friends, and/or activities.
> Withdrawal from hobbies, sports / recreation, teams, family.
> Noticeable change in behavior, attitude, and energy level.
> Use of incense, room freshener, or perfume to hide smoke or chemical odors.
> New “friends” who seem to be unusual choices or even poor choices compared to previous friends.
> Reluctance to have parents meet new friends.
> Overheard conversations with friends that seem to be whispered or riddled with “code” and are hard to understand. The same applies to text messaging.
> Attire and overall grooming deteriorates and concern about appearance fades. New clothes may even highlight drug use or portray prominent figures in the drug culture.
> Increase need and requests for money, with suspicious reasons and/or defensive responses when questioned about the increased spending.
> Hidden paraphernalia, such as pipes and rolling papers.
> Appearance (or disappearance) of household products, auto fuels, paint products, etc that contain inhalants. Examples include:
* hairspray, nail polish, glue, spray paints or marker pens, nitrogen cartridges, whipped cream cans or dispensers, correction fluid (white out), paper bags and rags.
> Evidence of eye drops used to mask bloodshot eyes or dilated pupils.
> Missing prescription drugs.
> Changes in diet or eating patterns that include carbohydrate and sugar-loaded binge eating, particularly when parents are not present. On the other end of the continuum, changes may include significantly reduced food intake and noticeable weight loss (with little increase in exercise), and significant sleep deprivation.
Few parents enjoy policing their children’s lives. But the earlier you identify and address the problem, the more effective treatment will be and the more likely it is that the treatment will produce lasting outcomes. It is important that you seek advice from your family physician, a psychologist, clergy, or guidance counselor BEFORE discussing your concerns with your teen. With a few pointers and some backup resources in the wings, your intervention will have a significantly greater chance of succeeding. Most of all, be sure to “practice what you preach.” If your own behavior contradicts your expectations of your child, the road ahead will most likely be quite rocky and possibly even tragic. The good news is that helpful resources for your child and entire family are available at your fingertips. Reach out and expand your knowledge and readily available resources. You CAN avoid train wrecks and make a significant difference in the path pursued by your at-risk child.
About the Author
Mark Peterson has done a lot of research about troubled teen camps. Through his research he has compiled a lot of information about program for teens.
Substance abuse problem… tobacco?
ok so if someone wrote this letter:
Dear Teen Editor,
I am writing this letter to you because I don’t know what to do. I am really scared that my use of tobacco is out of control. I feel pressured by my friends to be part of the drug scene. I see people in the media using drugs for pleasure. When I’m high on drugs, I forget all my problems and school is unimportant. I’ve dropped out of sports and I do whatever I can to get money for my drugs. I read your column and know you talk straight to teenagers. Can you help me?
Sincerely,
Desperate
What would you advise them?
not just saying u should stop but to discuss peer and media pressure, and heighten their awareness of their decision-making and assertion skills… how would you personally write it?
First off, tobacco can not get you high and is not considered a drugs.
So, I’m not exactly sure if this person that wrote this letter knows what
exactly they are talking about.
Secondly, pressure is pressure. Its up to that person to fall for it, or be
stronger. If someone genuinly wanted to stop smoking/doing drugs/etc.
they have the power within them to do that. No one should write to a
magazine for advice. It will just give you the same old ‘they’ll ruin your
life’ lecture.
Only the person can overcome an addiction or pressure from their peers.
You need to learn that early on, it will surely help you in life.
Edwin Moses on drug abuse in sport
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