Drug use is scary, no matter who’s involved. It’s especially frightening, though, when it’s your child. Parents need to be aware of what’s going on with their children and be an active part of their lives; statistics show that not enough are. Take a look at this infographic which shows some startling and real stats about teens and drug use. What’s an indication that a teen is using? Where are some common places teenagers might be hiding drugs? How can parents be more involved in their children’s lives and perhaps reduce the chance of drug use? It’s important to be informed, because knowledge is power. If you know that someone is using drugs, whether it’s your child or parent or friend, you can be an important influence in getting help. Depending on the severity of the issue, outpatient drug rehab might be an option. You can also look into inpatient drug rehab. The important thing is to act. Don’t be in the dark. Visit us at www.thephoenixrc.com.

1. TEEN
DRUG USE:
Parents, Are You In The Dark?

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4. 6 out
10 of
parents
say that they are not concerned
about their children's possible use
or abuse of alcohol or other drugs
46% of all high school
students currently use
addictive substances

5. 1 in 4 homes report having
prescription painkillers in unlocked
cabinets or accessible to their children

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More teenagers die from
taking prescription drugs
than the use of cocaine AND heroin combined

7. Common indicators
of drug use
Missing money
from your purse or wallet
The use of incense
room deodorizer, or excessive
perfumes/cologne to mask
the smell of smoke
Eye drops
to make eyes that are
bloodshot or dilated
appear unimpaired
Demanding privacy
your child’s bedroom is
strictly off limits
Negative impact
at school
grades have declined or
homework has decreased
and school attendance has
decreased due to drug use
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8. Common places
to hide drugs
Air vents or
electric outlets
look for wear on the
screws indicating that
they have been removed
and replaced frequently
Video game consoles
Yea, it could be providing
them hours of gaming bliss,
and hiding their drugs. Look
inside of other electronics too,
like computers, speakers,
ipods, old phones, etc
Clocks
Look inside the battery
chamber of alarm clocks
and behind wall clocks
Inside of books
Did you see Shawshank
Redemption? Where did Andy
hide his rock hammer? That’s
right, inside of the Bible, and
your child might be doing the
same thing. Only they could
be using any book and they’re
not hiding any rock hammer,
just rock
Underneath
toilet tanks
This one is gross, but very
real. Drugs can be wrapped
in plastic and taped beneath
toilet tanks
? ?

9. By talking to your kids
regularly about the
dangers of drugs and
alcohol you reduce
their chances of
using them by 42%
The problem is only
1 in
4 teens
report having these
conversations. Don’t let
your child be a statistic.

10. Have the conversation

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SOURCES
http://www.hazelden.org/web/public/parents-drugs-children-survey.page
http://www.casacolumbia.org/addiction-research/reports/adolescent-substance-use
http://adolescentgrowth.com/treatment-programs/substance-abuse/warning-signs-that-your-child-is-using-drugs/
http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2013/11/14/police-say-kids-finding-creative-unusual-places-to-stash-drugs.html
http://infographicjournal.com/13-most-common-places-where-kids-hide-drugs/
http://www.touch-know.com/Top-Places-to-Look-for-Drugs-in-Your-Home