Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Don't lose hope when your kids use dope

Annabelle Smyth — If you suspect your child may be using drugs or illegal substances, such as marijuana, understanding the signs and dopesymptoms of usage can help you to identify whether or not you are dealing with an issue and if it should be addressed.

Signs your kids may be smoking marijuana

One of the major signs of smoking marijuana is dilated pupils, which occurs after smoking or ingesting marijuana. Pupils will become much larger and in many cases, the user will also have bloodshot or red eyes after using marijuana.

Another way to tell if your child is smoking marijuana is to smell them once they arrive home. Marijuana has a distinct skunk-like smell that can be easily detected if your child has recently smoked or handled marijuana themselves.

Uncontrollable laughter and giddiness is another sign that your child may be using marijuana, as the plant has the ability to cause extreme amounts of giggles and uncontrollable laughter in some regardless of the conversation or the circumstances of the situation.

If your child has paraphernalia such as pipes, aluminum foil covering bottles, and even incense or stickers of leaves and the number "420", they may be using marijuana. Kids who smoke marijuana and who do not want to be discovered by their parents often choose incense to down the scent of the actual marijuana buds and leaves.

Finding seeds, joint, or blunt papers and even traces of marijuana around your child's room is a tell-tale sign that he or she is often partaking in the usage of marijuana.

Talking with your child

Once you are sure your child is using marijuana, it is important to speak with them rationally about your feelings on the drug and how it can often lead to a lack of motivation or laziness, which can trigger bad grades and negative effects for your child's own future. Speaking openly with your child about his or her drug usage can sometimes help to build your relationship while also understanding why your child has turned to marijuana as well.

Rehabilitation options

In some cases when your children are unwilling to stop using marijuana and other potential drugs, a rehabilitation center may be the only option to help them with moving on with their lives drug-free. Looking into a drug rehab Arizona is possible by using both local and online resources to compare your options, locations of rehabilitation centers and even the costs of the various programs that may be right for your child.

About the Author

Annabelle is currently a loving and caring mother of two children. She lives outside of Milwaukee, WI and loves cheering for the Bucks and Badgers. She is a blog enthusiast and loves writing, if she is not writing she is cleaning up after her two lovely angels. 

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