Modern children grow up in a world where there are many temptations that are a matter of concern for parents. One of them is drugs ...
According to statistics, about 20% of drug addicts are children and adolescents. And if earlier the problem of children's drug addiction boiled down to substance abuse (inhaling the vapor of glue, varnishes, gasoline, etc.), today children are increasingly tempted to try "adult" drugs.
Causes of childhood addiction and prevention
The first years of life a small family member takes away from his parents almost all the time. During this period, the baby is completely under the care of adults, and, of course, they rarely think about such a problem as child addiction. The threat appears at a time when the circle of communication is expanding dramatically: the baby is under someone else's influence, and many parents, not understanding what the family is for the child , can not control every step of it. Nevertheless, it is the healthy family atmosphere that is the main prevention of children's drug addiction and drug addiction of underage teenagers. This implies not an external well-being, but an atmosphere of trust of all members of the family to each other.
However, it is important to understand that the forbidden fruit is sweet, and getting knowledge of drugs in school, the child can get caught in the bait of enterprising drug dealers even inside the school. Modern school discos - one of the main sites for drug trafficking in school. This is not a reason not to let your favorite child go to parties, just do not lose your vigilance, and pay attention to the alarming symptoms.
Symptoms of child addiction:
- decline in academic performance;
- loss of interest in previous hobbies, apathy;
- isolation, aggression and excessive irritability;
- begging for money;
- falsity , avoidance of communication with parents;
- inadequate behavior;
- pallor, dilated pupils.
If you notice any of the above signs, do not rush to sound the alarm: they do not necessarily indicate a drug addiction. However, be careful and take action if possible. To begin with - just talk to the child. Sometimes this is enough to find out the reason why he tried and / or hooked on drugs.
Find out what exactly the drugs your child has tried, and find out the duration of their intake. Even if it was "just an experiment", it is necessary to seek the help of a specialist.
In any case, do not show reciprocal aggression. Try to get close to the child. Talking with him as an equal, tell us about the mistakes of your youth. You spend more time together. Let the world without drugs become for your child no less attractive than the one in which it is at the moment.