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Teen Substance Abuse Updated : Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:55:08 MST Being Aware of Ecstasy and Teen Drug Use Ecstasy, or MDMA is popular among teens in clubs Your teenager does not have to be a troubled teen to get into teen drug use. The fact of the matter is that club drugs like MDMA (ecstasy) are popular even among the "good" teenagers. This is because when used as a party drug, ecstasy can provide hallucinagenic effects and sensory enhancement. However, MDMA can be addicting, and teen drug abuse of this party drug, and other club drugs, can lead to serious health problems and can even result in death. Be on the alert for the use of such drugs, and make sure that you speak with your teen regularly about the harmful effects of teen drug use. See Also More on Teen Drug Abuse Troubled teen resources on drug use More Resources for Troubled Teen A Web site with information on a variety of teen issues Publ.Date : Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:28:50 -0500 Meth No Longer Mainly Made at Home Teen drug use of meth among suburbanites on the rise When one thinks of meth, one generally thinks of home labs. However, teen meth use is on the rise in suburban America, and not through the substance abuse of home-cooked meth. Stronger, purer, meth use is on the rise among teenagers, and much of it is imported. It is important for parents of teenagers, whether troubled teens or not, to be aware that teen meth use is on the rise. It is rising across all socioeconomic scales, and is especially pronounced in suburban areas. Signs of teen meth use There are some signs of teen substance abuse of meth to be on the look out for. Teenagers that use meth generally have erratic sleeping habits. They may go to bed very late, but still remain energetic. School grades may begin to drop, and drastic changes in friends, clothing and extracurricular activities may result. Even among those not considered troubled teens meth use is on the rise. So watch for the signs and get drug treatment as soon as possible. See Also Learn More About Teen Meth Use Drug use among troubled teens Publ.Date : Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:43:08 -0500 Teen Drug Use: Drug Street Names for Cocaine and Crack Knowing the language of teen drug abuse While a teenager does not have to be a troubled teen to start using drugs like cocaine and crack, he or she will become one soon after the teen drug use starts. One way to detect teen drug abuse is to be aware of the lingo associated with it. Cocoaine and crack have drug street names that are meant to disguise what teenagers are doing. Here are the street names for cocaine and crack: Cocaine: Big C Blow Coke Nose candy Snow White Crack: Freebase Rock See Also Treating Teen Drug Use Helping teenagers with drug abuse problems More on Teen Drug Use Learn about troubled teen drug abuse Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:04:36 -0500 Teen Substance Abuse: Prescription Medications Teen drug abuse and prescription medications Prescription medications represent a growing teen drug abuse problem. Even if your teenager is not a troubled teen, he or she could still be susceptible to prescription drug use. And, if he or she becomes addicted, then the troubled teen behavior might start. Why teenagers use prescription drugs There are lots of reasons that teen substance abuse includes prescription drugs. Teens can get a "buzz" from their use. But, generally, teens have the idea that prescription drugs are safe because they are legal and controlled by the government. They have the mistaken impression that prescription drugs are not addicting, and that they are not dangerous. Additionally, prescription drugs are easier for many teens to access. Teen drug use is dependent much of the time on whether on not drugs can be obtained. With prescriptions drugs, one often has only to go to the medicine cabinet. It is important that you and your teen recognize the dangers Teen drug use and prescription medications. See Also More Information on Prescription Drugs and Teen Drug Abuse Help with teen substance abuse problems Publ.Date : Thu, 23 Nov 2006 08:52:42 -0500 Teen Substance Abuse: Cough and Cold Medicine Teen drug abuse of DXM An ingredient used in many cough syrups is DXM. DXM is a drug that can cause a buzz when taken in large doses. And one does not need to be a troubled teen to abuse DXM. When used properly, it is an effective cough medicine. When abused, it can cause serious problems. And, because some cough and cold medicines contain other drugs, and because teenagers sometimes tak other things with the cough medicine, it is possible for an even greater problem to arise from DXM substance abuse. Some of the street names associated with teen drug use and DXM include: C-C-C Triple C Candy Dex DM Red devils Drex Skittles Rojo Velvet Tussin Vitamin D Robo See Also Teen Drug Abuse Information on teen substance abuse Publ.Date : Thu, 16 Nov 2006 09:49:34 -0500

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