Teen Crack Abuse
September 13th 2007
It is well-known that the majority of teenagers are easily influenced by peers. Thus, the right group of friends becomes all the more important. Teens who lead their friends down a path of drug abuse lead them down a dead-end road. Teen crack abuse is particularly dangerous because it is one of the most intensely addictive highs available. It causes users to quickly want more, facilitating the development of an intense, overpowering addiction. Because teenagers are still developing physically, emotionally and mentally, crack abuse can be even more dangerous for them.
Ongoing crack abuse can trigger or reveal previously dormant mental and emotional afflictions like schizophrenia, paranoia, depression, violent tendencies and even suicidal thoughts. Drugs like crack are particularly dangerous to teens because they have unpredictable effects on the body. The formula of the crack can be unpredictable as well; sometimes it is more potent, while other times it is diluted with filler material like sugar or baking soda. The teenage years are a roller coaster ride of emotions and hormones already, and crack exacerbates that.
There are some pretty clear signs indicating teen crack abuse:
- Insomnia
- Runny or bloody nose
- Seizures
- Restlessness
- Paranoia
- Lack of fatigue
- Extremely fast speech
- Hyperactivity
- Dilated eye pupils
- Drug-related items like small plastic baggies, mirrors, razor blades and spoons
- Growing disinterest in family activities and old friends
- New social circle
- Aggressiveness and hostility
- Depression and withdrawal
- Frequent requests for cash
