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Filed under: Teens, Alcohol & Drugs, Day Care & Education
High school, for me, had its issues. I don't think I'm alone when I say that. But with the exception of a broken law or two here or there (all in good fun, of course), not one of those issues involved the words meth-laced ecstasy. It's enough to keep this overprotective parent up at night.
Drug enforcement officials say that not only is ecstasy use becoming popular again among high schoolers (after enjoying years of decline), but that over half of the ecstasy seized last year was also laced with meth. While ecstasy on its own is far from safe, combining it with highly addictive meth makes both drugs far more dangerous.
Ecstasy is often the most popular drug in a practice called "pharming," where kids throw all their pills in a bowl and take turns reaching in and making their selection.
It's clear to me that when my girls reach high school, it's going to be a whole different place than the one I remember. Let's hear it, parents of teens. How do you keep the lines of communication open with your high schoolers so that you know they're staying safe?
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 1)
2-24-2008 @ 6:06PM
ame s said...Mine are only 8 and 10 right now, but I have already starting having The Talks.
As they get older, I will be honest and tell them that yes, some drugs are fun, and that is exactly why they should stay away from them.
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2-25-2008 @ 8:51PM
RicochetShadow said...Ok Parents,
Yes, I'm 'Only a Teenager' and prob. shouldn't be on this site, but i was just interested in what was being said about the high school students of today.
Im a sophmore in a California high school and see what really goes on.
Parents, Im sure you're aware of this but seriously, just because you talk to your kids or keep communication open really doesn't mean much at all. My friends' parents and one of my own think that since they have a line of communication open they know everything that's going on and everything is just perfect. Well they're wrong. How many parents of many teenagers do you think know that they're having sex at night in the next room? How many parents do you think know that their kid is drinking various drinks brought in water bottles in the High School Halls or wait, that was more in MIDDLE school.
None or my friends or I have heard or 'Pharming', and yes i will admit, i have many friends who experiment with drugs alot and I have tried something ONCE but got so sick from it decided never to do anything again, that was last year in the beginning of freshmen year and I've been clean since. I just find it ironic that alot of fads that people have said are popular,I,teens in chats, and my friends have never heard of.
I know this has been all over the place but my main point is, never base the thought that your teen is safe just because you 'can talk'. They've been living with you all of their lives in most cases, it is almost positive they know what you'll believe if you tell them, how to lie to you without being caught and what you expect or want to hear. They're not the child they were years ago. They aren't going to come to you for advise for things they know they'll be in big trouble for.
Just thought I'd say that.
I hope and trust most of you knew alot of this anyway
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2-26-2008 @ 11:47AM
jane said...RicochetShadow, I agree with you so much on this. It's sometimes the people who say "I have such a good relationship" with my child ,“we just talk about everything.” It's those kids who KNOW what to tell their parents and what sets them off and what doesn't. I had a “talkative” relationship with my parents too but if they knew when I had sex for the first time I’d have been locked in the attic for the rest of my life. It was nice to read your comment. I wouldn't have said it as well as you did (I probably wouldn‘t have made a comment at all.)
3-30-2008 @ 8:40PM
triiipinhxc said...I am a raver. I do drugs a lot. There is SO much parents dont know, considering when i talk to my parents about drugs, it makes me laugh. Only because my own mother who is 61 now, thinks cocaine is smoked. Ive done cocaine enough times to know that its not smoked and the only way that would probably happen, is if it was converted into crack or smoked with weed in a blunt. When i was being p;icked up at the police station it was hilarious, cuz she was looking into my eyes. I threw a HUGE fit on account that THIS woman thought i was on drugs. I then asked her "WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR IN MY EYES. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR EYES ARE SUPPOSED TO LOOK LIKE ON DRUGS???" she said "no i dont." and i was screaming "WELL THEN WHY WOULD YOU BE LOOKING INTO MY EYES?" and she said "well, i dont know."
honestly. thats how most parents probably are. they know about drugs and that they are bad. but do you know what marijuana smells like when your child walks past you to go into the kitchen? or the un-usual sniffing and sneezing without other symptoms and no cold. the red eyes. the dialted pupils. the slurring of speech. the quiet ride home. dont give your kid crap about drugs if you know NOTHING about them yourself. considering you may live in a 'good' part of town means nothing. drugs can be delivered, or even MAILED IN THE MAIL. Oh wow. i just taught people lessons.
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4-01-2008 @ 11:12AM
Amanda said...Hi there,
Just wanted to let you know that we have a link to your site up on the MobLogic blog post today. http://www.moblogic.tv/blog/2008/04/01/your-kids-are-taking-ecstasy-right-now/
Our show looks at a report that was released last month that said ecstasy laced with meth is all the rage in high schools. http://www.moblogic.tv/video/2008/04/01/teens-doing-loads-of-ecstasy/
On the blog, we look at our culture's obsession with fear, and whether the war on drugs ever had a chance of working.
Stop by, check it out if you have the time. We'd love to hear your opinion.
Thanks!
Amanda Elend
amanda@moblogic.tv
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