Pot Is Dangerous For Teens: Discussing Legalization

Legalizing marijuana has been widely discussed as the medical benefits have been shown to be helpful in some studies. Unfortunately, the agenda may be sending the wrong message to teens, whose minds are not fully developed. The message they are hearing is that if weed is legal, or if it can be used as medicine, it must be safe. In reality, even in states where it is legalized, it is only for adults 21 and over. Discussing narcotic use with your child is the best way to find out what their feelings and what their perceptions may be. This open dialogue will also give you the opportunity to provide them with information they may not know. Facts, statistics, and studies can support × Support
Support / sup·port/ n. Noun Support is defined as the act or instance of supporting; serve as a foundation for something else. Support can be given to many different ways. Through the encouragement to perform and progress and also through being there for someone who needs help. Support is usually shown through family and peers but can come from anywhere from support centers, rehab centers, and treatment centers. Without a support, confidence would be very difficult to find. Support is key to getting through trials and problems. The ability to have someone that is supporting you and encouraging you to move forward and progress is important to growth and change. Especially with youth, that as they are trying to find out who they are that they feel supported in all of their doings. This is important because as support and encouragement is shown the youth feel confident to become the best they can be.
parents in discussing the adverse effects with their child. Education is key in changing perceptions.

If you need help finding ways to talk to your teen, Zion’s Educational Systems’ educational materials can offer help. Recreational drug use can lead to much more serious issues. Family Advocates are available anytime at 866-471-8579.

Marijuana Can Be A Gateway

Because the overall perception of marijuana as being harmful has diminished with legalization in some states, teens are more likely to use the it. Unknowingly, they believe it is not addictive nor does it have harmful side effects since it is referred to as “medicinal”. The truth is, many studies show that marijuana can have long term effects on people under the age of 21. The brain is adversely affected in many ways including lessening cognitive abilities, memory, and social skills. In rare cases, it can be related to strokes and suicide. Once adolescents × Adolescents
Adolescents /ad.o.les.cent/ n.Noun The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the term adolescent as a young person living in the transitional period between the years of puberty and adulthood until they reach the age of full maturity. Adolescents or teenagers, are living in a turbulent and trying time in a person's lifetime. If ill prepared, teens may flounder or display negative behaviors at home. Adolescents are prone to negative behaviors such as, drug and alcohol abuse and other chemical dependencies, sexual misconduct or acting out, failing grades at school and disrespect towards authority. It is for this reason that parents of adolescents need to be particularly mindful when they reach their teenage years. If a teenager is struggling during thus time of adolescence it, is crucial for parents to seek the right care for their son or daughter.    During this time, people are typically more susceptible to negative behaviors and dangerous habits.
begin to use, it is easier for them to experiment with other narcotics. They may also be more likely to use alcohol × Alcohol
al·co·hol n.noun a colorless volatile flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as fuel. When ingested, alcohol can be a deadly intoxicant. Teens and adults alike are more prone to make fateful and negative choices while drinking alcohol. A deadly intoxicant, alcohol has destroyed and ripped apart the lives of millions and yet, remains to be the drug of choice of troubled teens nationwide. Teenage minds are not yet able to fully appreciate the dangers that coincide with drinking. When drunk, teenagers commit and act out heinous activities which they would normally never commit or act out. Teenage pregnancy, driving under the influence, fighting and other consequences are more likely to occur while teens drink. Parents of teenage boys or girls who drink occasionally or struggle with the addiction of alcohol, need to seek immediate treatment for their son or daughter.
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Perception is a cloak that hides the harsh realities of using. Education can lift the cloak and expose the truth. Although most children make choices based on their perceptions, they are more likely to make better choices when they are educated about the effects.