Teenagers Finding Ways to Hide Drugs

Posted by azdrugrehabctr on October 15, 2015 under Addiction Trends | Comments are off for this article

As parents become more educated on drugs and the potential for their children to start abusing different substances, teenagers have gotten craftier when it comes to hiding drugs and paraphernalia. In a recent interview, drug counselors show different methods teenagers have for hiding their stash. This information can be useful when it comes to monitoring potential drug use at home. Parents, educators and healthcare providers who continue to share information with each other will allow for better monitoring when it comes to drug use.

Hiding drugs is not an uncommon thing for anyone to do, especially teenagers. However, what is uncommon, up until now, is that children are able to share their hiding innovations through social media. This quick way to access information is precisely what parents need to watch out for when it comes to making sure their children are not abusing drugs. In addition to keeping tabs on where drugs might be hidden, social media accounts can also be checked.

In an effort to get the word out there, a news report was done to expose the potential hiding places teenagers may use to conceal their drugs. “It looks like lipstick, but it’s actually a one-hit pipe. It looks like a highlighter, but if you open this part of it, it’s a pipe. Look at some of these cans that are false bottom or can open up, same with these dog food cans,” explained a drug counselor during an interview.

The report also went on to say that many parents are unaware of what some drugs even look like. Experts are warning parents that ecstasy often gets mistaken for candy. While this information can seem overwhelming, an effective way to determine if children are under the influence is usually by noticing any changes in behavior or appearance. Teenagers that are abusing or even experimenting with drugs may withdraw from family and friends. They may start hanging out with a different group of people. Drug use often changes a person’s appetite. Sudden weight loss or weight gain can also be a sign that drugs are in the picture.