The consequences of taking spice in the form of chewing gum can be unpredictable. That's why the parents of modern schoolchildren can not ignore this problem. On the contrary, moms and dads need to know how to understand that a child uses spice, and also how you can protect your offspring and protect him from using a dangerous drug.
What happens when you use spice?
When a child only tries a chewing gum with a spice, he has a state of euphoria and relaxation. Harmful and toxic substances very quickly spread throughout the body, causing disruption of the liver, oxygen starvation, death of nerve cells, as well as a sharp increase in blood pressure, which in rare cases leads to an immediate stop of cardiac activity.
Initially, harmful chewing gum with spice content in schools is distributed free of charge, urging the child to just try a delicious and unusual treat. Meanwhile, after the formation of persistent physical and psychological dependence, which often occurs after the first use of the drug, the students themselves turn to the dealers and ask them to sell them a prohibited drug.
Dangerous consequences from prolonged reception of spice
An unusual condition that occurs after using spice, causes children to return to this drug more often. As a result, if a child spends a long time indulging in chewing gum with spices that are distributed around schools, he may have such severe consequences as:
- violation of the hormonal balance, causing the appearance of acne, acne and other cosmetic defects;
- violation of the menstrual cycle in girls, in severe cases leading to infertility;
- rapid hair loss;
- antisocial behavior;
- various disorders of the psyche - hallucinations, anxiety, the desire to commit suicide.
What if a spice is given in the school under the guise of chewing gum?
If children are given chewing gum with spice, they can very easily get carried away by these mixtures under the influence of their friends. To avoid this, parents should observe the following recommendations:- Ensure peace and quiet in the family, which should be expressed in the following:
- friendly relations between parents and children, love and mutual respect;
- absence of stressful situations, conflicts;
- support in studies, support in all endeavors;
- presence of joint interests and hobbies.
Recommendations for conducting a conversation with the child, depending on his age
Confidential conversations with his offspring on the topic of harm to drugs and, in particular, spice need to be carried out throughout the entire period of his schooling. Meanwhile, their nature, depending on the age of the child, must change:
- starting from 8-9 years old, one must explain to his son or daughter that schools give out chewing gum with spices - substances that can cause serious damage to health. Due to age characteristics, the pupils of primary classes do not yet realize what exactly this "pampering" threatens for them, so the parents' task is to describe the possible consequences as brightly as possible so that it remains for a long time in the child's memory. In addition, the student should be able to say "no." In some cases, this short word can save his life, so this skill should be worked from the very childhood;
- at the age of 12-14 almost all children ignore the opinion of their parents, since the position of peers is on the foreground for them. For this reason, it is very difficult to get the information to the child. Mom and Dad should focus on the irreparable harm caused by the use of spice appearance of young people. In the transitional age, beauty is crucial for children, so this information will not be ignored by them;
- adolescents aged 15-17 years are already starting to think about what kind of future awaits them. In this case, the parents' task is to outline their prospects and explain that they are responsible for their future life independently.