Welcome to my site about tactics you can use to cope with hospitalization. I am Edward Collins. I created this site after a long hospitalization left me feeling uncomfortable and dying to go home. I was ill-prepared for the lengthy stay at that facility. Despite my nurses and doctors’ best efforts, I felt lonely, bored and somewhat isolated during my stay. On this site, I will help you prepare for hospitalization well before you need your next medical procedure. Please come by my site daily to learn the information you need to know. Thank you for visiting my website about preparing for hospitalization.
It can be a parent's worst nightmare to think that your child might be using drugs. It is important to look for the signs and to handle them properly. If you think that your teen might be using heroin, it is important to look for these specific signs. If any of them seem to relate to your teen or if you have other doubts, seek drug dependence counseling or another form of treatment for your teen immediately.
1. Heroin Paraphernalia
Heroin can be smoked, snorted or injected. You may find pipes, tin foil or small spoons if your teen is smoking heroin. If he or she is snorting it, you might find mirrors, cut-up drinking straws or plastic pen cases that have had the ink removed. If your teen is injecting heroin, you may find used or unused needles. Look for these items in your child's bedroom, where they may be hidden under the bed, on a high shelf, in a drawer or in another hidden place. If your teen has a car, you will want to check the glove compartment, center console and other areas of the vehicle.
2. Physical Symptoms
Unlike some other drugs, heroin can cause users to exhibit a lot of physical symptoms. For one thing, you can expect for a teen who is using heroin to become suddenly very drowsy. In fact, he or she might fall asleep in the middle of a conversation or while sitting up, seemingly awake. Heroin can also make it difficult for your teen to follow a conversation or to communicate with others and can also cause dry mouth, nausea and other physical symptoms. If you notice your child behaving strangely or exhibiting any of these type of symptoms, it is critical to seek medical attention for him or her right away. Death rates for heroin users have been steadily on the rise over the past several years, and approximately 120 people die from a drug overdose each day in the United States.
If your teen is using heroin, it is not something that should be taken lightly. Even occasional use can lead to a lifelong addiction, and the risk of drug overdose is very real. These are the main things that you should look out for if you think your teen might be using this dangerous drug.
For assistance, seek out a drug dependence treatment program in your area.
Share20 June 2016
