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Drugs aren't what they were 30 years ago. There are lots of new kinds and trends. Test your knowledge.
In a trend called “whippets,” balloons are:
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“Dabbing” refers to using a concentrated form of marijuana (dabs), which can be over ___ stronger than high grade or top-shelf pot.
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According to recent statistics, about ___ of children ages 17 and younger live with a parent who has a substance abuse disorder.
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“Purple drank” is made using these three ingredients:
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Original shows on _____ have the highest number of drug and alcohol references.
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A common vaping device that helps people hide their vape use and/or vape product looks like a
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Robotripping involves taking more than the recommended dose of dextromethorphan (DXM), which can be found in about ____ over-the-counter medicines.
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To mask the smell of marijuana, some people make a sploof, which is a ____ made out of common household ingredients.
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Some experts say Diphenhydramine may be one of the first drugs abused by adolescents. It can be found in:
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Some information retrieved from samhsa.gov, rehabs.com, riveroakstreatment.com, stopmedicineabuse.org and healthline.com in collaboration with tallcopsaysstop.com.
There’s no “type” when it comes to drugs and alcohol. All kinds of kids try them. Some become addicted.
Talk to your teens about drugs
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If you really want to help your kid, then you need to know what you’re dealing with. Research each substance for specific warning signs, health concerns and treatment options.
“Am I the kind of adult I would like my kids to become?”
As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. That’s definitely true with kids. If they notice you’re not following your own advice, then they will tune out. So before you to talk to your teen about drinking, drugs and smoking, take a look in the mirror. Even though that kind of self-examination may be hard, if you want what you say to have an effect, you need to do it. Ask yourself questions like, “Is there anything I’m struggling with that I haven’t addressed?” “Do I react to negative things in a positive way?” “Am I the role model my teenager deserves?”
This saying is true, too—before you can help someone else, you have to help yourself.
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Is it a sign of something more?
Sometimes substance use is an indication of a broader issue. Use the resources below to see if there’s something beneath the surface that’s affecting your child.
Everyone gets anxious at times. But if it interferes with a person’s ability to lead a normal life, it could be a sign of an anxiety disorder.
Depression is more than a bout of the blues. It’s a mood disorder that makes a person feel sad all the time and lose interest in life.
These are brought on if a person feels there’s no way to solve their problems and that ending their life is the only option to stop the pain.
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