What you need to know about the killer drug…Crystal Meth.: Part 3

Meth is an illegal and an addictive drug and has a direct effect on the nervous system. When inhaled, crystal meth carries toxic substances to the human body.

The effects of meth:

Crystal meth influences the human body both mentally and physically. Here are the various effects of crystal meth on personality:

Psychological Effects:
(1) The euphoric effects of crystal meth are remarkably similar to that of cocaine.

(2) Crystal meth brings about psychological complications a lot faster than other kinds of prohibited drugs. The psychological effects of crystal meth carry on for around eight to twenty-four hours.

(3) Due to the fact that the effects of the crystal meth last for a longer period of time, first time crystal meth users are even more prone to use the substance for a second time.

(4) Crystal meth users will probably use the substance more frequently.

(5) Because crystal meth causes the users to stay wide awake for extended periods, which is about eight to twenty-four hours, the users also tend to have a long sleep times. The amount of time used by the crystal meth user for resting is normally equal to the time he spent for being wide awake.

(6) People who are addicted to crystal meth sometimes feel chemically-induced schizophrenia and toxic psychosis.

This drug has a devastating affect on the lives of those who do it and those around them. So stay informed and look for the next part of this series.

What you need to know about the killer drug…Crystal Meth.: Part 2

Meth is an illegal and an addictive drug and has a direct effect on the nervous system. When inhaled, crystal meth carries toxic substances to the human body.

The drug meth comes in several different forms, one of which is described below:

(1) One kind of meth is crystalline in shape and is mostly transparent and shiny in appearance. They look like sugar crystals. (that is where the name crystal comes from)

(2) It is inhaled via the use of one-chambered glass containers or what is called a meth pipe.

(3) When the meth is heated up by using micro torches (high powered lighters) or ordinary cigarette lighters, it turns into vapor right after forming a liquid puddle.

(4) This sort of meth begins to react in the body quickly, within 3 to 5 seconds. Within seconds the meth affect the nervous system. Its effects, which are visibly noticed, normally last for around eight to twenty-four hours.

There is one more type of methamphetamine available today and they go by the names yellow, smack, speed, crank, and grit.

Be aware if you hear these terms being used. This drug has a devastating affect on the lives of those who do it and those around them.

What you need to know about the killer drug…Crystal Meth.: Part 1

Crystal Meth is the acronym for methylamphetamine or methamphetamine. The street terms for crystal meth include LA ice, glass and cristina.

Meth is an illegal and an addictive drug and has a direct effect on the nervous system. When inhaled or injected, crystal meth carries toxic substances to the human body.

According to statistical research, crystal meth is so addictive that around 42% of first time users feel the need to try it again whereas approximately 84% of previous users will become addicted.

Several first time users of crystal meth are unaware of the unsafe, devastating effects the drug has on the body. They simply like taking the drug because they say it makes them "feel good."

Crystal meth is a killer and is claiming more lives everyday. Be sure to check out the rest of the information that will be provided in this continuing series.

Get a jump on curbing substance abuse

Parenting is the most difficult, the most challenging, and the most important job we will ever have. So many of our children's future successes and problems including drug abuse can come from early childhood.

Yet fortunately we do not have to go it alone. We can learn from the successful parents around us, if we are fortunate including our own parents, and also learn from those less successful as well.

We can also learn many important lessons about parenting from our own children. If we only listen and pay attention they tell us so much about what they want and need from us as parents.

The three gifts to give your kids.
While we can so often get caught up in the little details and daily grind of parenting, if we give these 3 gifts then the rest will hopefully take care of itself: our love, our care, and our time. Love is the easiest and yet the most overlooked of the gifts we must give our children. Show them through your actions and choices that you love them. Show them and tell them how much you care. Do this with little gestures and big ones and do it every day. And be sure to make time to listen and interact.

Of course there are no guarantees in life and a parent can do all they can and still have a child that abuses substances. But take heart, even if it does turn out that way after you’ve done all you can, there is still hope.

Could your loved one be coming down from a cocaine high, signs and symptoms

Cocaine is an addictive substance that has infected our society. The drug is a stimulant and can cause mood swings, unusual behavior and aggression.

If you are concerned that someone you love is using this drug, watch for changes in behavior and two or more of the following withdrawal symptoms to signal that they may be coming down from a high:

These symptoms will happen hours or days after using less cocaine:

Feeling anxious.

Feeling restless.

Feeling sick to their stomach, or throwing up.

Seizures (convulsions).

Increased shaking in the hands.

Seeing, hearing or feeling things that are not really there.

Sweating or fast heartbeat.

Trouble sleeping.

A rare peek into the life of a teen drug abuser.

Warning....course language!

Parents.... this is a must see video that shows a rare peek into the life of a teen drug abuser.

It is rare as parents to be able to see exactly what happens to our kids in their lives when they are out with their friends and getting high. As parents, out teens usually try to hide the fact that they are high so we don't see the true craziness or hear what is on their minds.

In this video you will get an unedited view of the way 2 young ladies feel and act while high. You may also pick up on some signs and symptoms to watch for with your own teen.

Do you feel responsible for your teen's addiction

One of the most difficult scenarios for a parent is to face is the fact that they have a child who is an addict. I am no exception!

I have been through all of the blaming , the self destruction, the manipulation and the loneliness of a parent with an addict child. There have been many days when I would have traded my life, literally, to have spared him the pain of this dreaded disease. Of course, any reasonable adult would feel the same way....I am no different than anyone.

Do something.
The point is that there has to come a time when we make our children responsible for their own actions. They need to, at some point, become functioning, responsible adults. The hard part is where to draw the line.

No one wants to see their child fall into an endless spiral of nothingness......but sometimes the worst thing we can do is bail them out over and over (this coming from the classic co-dependent).

The absolute sadness of a parent with an addicted child.
Sometimes....one must hit ABSOLUTE bottom before they can see a way out. It is painful for everyone....but the old saying "no pain, no gain" stands true here.

Parents... don't let anyone else tell you what to do....Make informed inquiries and make up your own mind...whatever your choice...This is the only way you will have peace.

Don't be bullied by your child (addicts are good at that)... and seek out professional help if you need to.

Reach out.
As well.......know that there are many of us in the same boat out there! Don't feel alone and reach out when you need a hand....We are here......I am here....

How do you feel about teen drug testing in schools?

There is really no argument that drug abuse is infecting our young people at epidemic proportions. This affects their overall lives as well as their academic performance. But does this give us the right to mandate drug testing in schools?

The number of schools in the US that are testing students for drug use is on the rise. This is largely due to legal barriers being taken down and more money being available for testing programs. As well schools have begun to test a broader range of students.

In 2002 the Supreme Court ruled that random testing of athletes and others in competitive extracurricular activities could be tested without violating the students' privacy rights.

The information gained is not made public.
The number of students that test positive for drugs is not released publicly and the schools are not required to report them to the U.S. government. As well the results can’t be given to police or used for punishment toward the student except to exclude them from extracurricular activities.

The general rule of thumb is for schools to test for marijuana, stimulants and opiates at an average cost of $42 per test.

Recently some schools are testing the legal boundaries the Supreme Court set for the screening of students. One district will be testing not only athletes and students in clubs, but also those who drive to school and anyone who wants to go to a school activity such as a dance, prom or class party.

Is it worth it?
The question remains however, is this really a deterrent and is it worth the money? If one is a tax payer that does not have any children, they may answer No.

The cold hard truth however is that teen drug abuse affects everyone whether they have their own children or not. This is evidenced in the rise in the numbers of youth who are being incarcerated.

For the rest of us who do have children and are terrified by the substances that are readily available to them, I believe the overall answer is that more should be done.

Perhaps our youth are not so happy about what they may feel is an invasion of their privacy……but it is our job as adults to be in our children’s business as a community.

Share your opinion with me here and speak out on the subject whether you’re a supporter or not.

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*- No Stone Unturned -*
by Scrypt

And so I turn the stone again,
Fingers clasped around its shiny sides
Easing round with every squeeze
Heavy in the palm of my hand
What right have I to feel so sad?
I'm just a pebble cast aside amid the rest,
No striking colour, funny shape or hidden gem,
And so, I turn my stone again
Suddenly an impulse grabs me from behind
I slip, tumbling relentlessly towards the sea
I turn the stone once more
And skip it free
And so I leave my stone, unturned.