What insight can be offered to parents whose teenagers are suspected of experimenting with K2 Spice and other drugs?

PO3 Phyllis Maynard — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 07:08:47 -0400

I do not have minor children, but the rise of these new drugs that can be redesigned to be just above illegal is becoming very pervasive, cheap, and easy to obtain by adolescents. In fact, if you will, the old school addictions such as heroine are being ressurected..

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Sep 19 at 2021 7:12 AM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 07:12:05 -0400

This is a very difficult situation. Best to speak honestly to your kids and explain about addiction. I actually took a group of kids to an open NA meeting so they could see and hear first hand what addiction can do.

Response by LTC David Brown made Sep 19 at 2021 9:18 AM

LTC David Brown — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 09:18:45 -0400

Years ago these were called designer drugs. Drugs were made that were chemically like banned drugs but weren’t the banned drug so they were legal.fentanyl was the base drug. All was fun and games until one compound in one of these drugs irreversibly bound with dopamine receptors in the brain resulting in advanced Parkinson’s Disease. Really not much new under the sun. But do speak honestly about drugs to your children.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2021 10:18 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:18:37 -0400

Teach your children the truth from an early age "without preaching". Matter of factly show them the end result of all additions, and how it not only hurts the person, but also all the person's family and friends. Do your best and remember nothing is ever 100%, so if your children do get involved, try not to beat yourself up. MHO

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Sep 19 at 2021 10:27 AM

LT Brad McInnis — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:27:48 -0400

My buddy's little girl is getting to the age where peer pressure is getting tough to ignore. We were all talking to her about drug use, and she said don't worry she doesn't want to end up like Eddie. Eddie is a long time drug user who is one small step out of homelessness or jail. Has been for decades. Turns out having a concrete example of the dangers of what could happen are a great training tool.

Response by MSG Stan Hutchison made Sep 19 at 2021 11:44 AM

MSG Stan Hutchison — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:44:46 -0400

We have been fighting this problem forever. IMO, we added to the problem with the so-called "War on Drugs."
Drug abuse should NOT be treated as a crime, period. It should be treated instead as a disease, an illness, which it is. If a child develops a life-threating disease, such as cancer, we would not put them in jail. Drug abuse is the same.
Drug dealers, those making big money off of drugs, yes! Lock them up!
Those who fall into the drug trap, no. Treat them!

Response by SSgt Richard Kensinger made Sep 19 at 2021 2:34 PM

SSgt Richard Kensinger — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 14:34:50 -0400

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Response by CW2 Michael MacInerney made Sep 19 at 2021 4:35 PM

CW2 Michael MacInerney — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:35:04 -0400

I see the peer pressure, especially from social media, pushing the young down a bad path. When an unclear idea of being always happy, getting rich, jealously, anger and so many other dangerous ideas are pushed into a young mind, virtues like courage, temperance and what is right lose their brilliance to these dark ways. Children model good or bad and the good model has to work so much harder because that is not the easy path.

Response by Broderick Hinton made Mar 4 at 2024 11:04 PM

Broderick Hinton — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 23:04:02 -0500

It's definitely concerning to see the rise of new drugs like K2 Spice, especially among adolescents. While I don't have minor children myself, I believe it's crucial for parents to stay informed and have open, honest conversations with their teens about the dangers of experimenting with drugs. It's also important to set clear boundaries and provide support and guidance if suspicions arise. If anyone needs more insights or support on this topic, reaching out to a drug rehab ( https://www.virtuerecoverykilleen.com/ ) center could be helpful. They have experts who can offer valuable advice and assistance in navigating these difficult situations. Let's prioritize the well-being and safety of our teens.

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