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Article #190: Explain the Dangers of Crystal Meth to Your Kids

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You should talk to your kids about the addictive and that the addiction takes
horrible scourge of "Crystal Meth". hold very quickly. Addicts begin to
How else are they to know? Or if the "binge and crash" taking more of the drug
information they receive from friends or more often. You should be aware that
the street is watered down or plain wrong Crystal Meth is known by other names
and misinformed? including jib, crank, meth, crystal ice,
Methamphetamine or commonly called glass, chalk or speed.
"Crystal Meth" is a dangerous, highly Users can swallow, inhale, smoke or
addictive drug. It is cheap, widely inject the drug. It should be made clear
available and making inroads among young that while a person is high on Crystal
people. Sooner or late your kids may you Meth that their judgment is beyond
asked or encouraged by peer pressure to severely impaired. The person is a lot
"try it " more likely to make very bad decisions -
"It is great and a little bit cannot including taking other dangerous drugs or
hurt". Now is the time to get the facts encouraging in unprotected sex.
and dangers of Crystal Meth on the table You can ask your child or teen if they
for your kids. have heard of Crystal Meth and what do
When this terrible day occurs you want they think of it. Listen carefully to the
your kids to be able to say a firm "no" answers and take a moment before
to this very dangerous villain. Believe responding. Again let them know the
it or not your opinion can make a big damage that Crystal Meth causes.'
difference to your kids. Knowing where Do not feel uncomfortable about a few
you stand can give them the confidence - moments of silence in your conversation,
and the facts - they need to make this especially after you have asked a
choice of saying "no" which should be question (or received a short answer).
their only choice. Your son or daughter may be working up
The important thing is to be honest about the courage to tell you something
how you feel and communicate the message important.
that "Crystal Meth is a dangerous, Remember that it is okay if your child
addictive drug that can do major does not agree with everything you say.
permanent damage ". The second message Make sure that they understand where you
to clearly expound is "I do not want you sand and what you expect. On the other
using Crystal Meth because I love you and foot be prepared to have an open
I am concerned and care what happens to discussion.
you." Lastly help your child learn to say "no"
This can be the first of many ongoing by rehearsing situations where they might
conversations you can have with your kids be offered Crystal Meth at a party, a
about Crystal Meth and other drugs over Rave or before a big exam. Remember the
the coming months and years/ most important message that Crystal Meth
What are the facts about Crystal Meth? is a dangerous, addictive drug that can
Firstly that Crystal Meth is highly do permanent addictive damage.






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