What type of drugs should I talk about?

There are many, many different types of illicit drugs on the street for sale.  Some of these drugs are more easily attainable for young children and teens. I would first do some research and find out as much as you can about each of the following drugs I list and print out pictures of what these drugs look like.  You should also remember that drug abuse or use isn’t contained to illicit narcotics; abuse can come in the form of very easily obtained items that your child can find in your home or buy at the store.  Here are some of the things you should talk to your kids about:

• Marijuana or commonly called “pot”:  it is smoked through a pipe or rolled up in cigarette or cigar papers called “joints or blunts”. 
• Meth or commonly called “crystal ice or crank”:  this is a highly addictive and very dangerous drug as well as affordable and easy to obtain. It is inhaled, injected, or swallowed.
• Cocaine or commonly known as “coke”:  This is a white powdery substance that is inhaled through the nose, smoked, or injected intravenously. 
• Crack: This is a by-product of cocaine and is smoked through a pipe.  This drug is one of the most addictive drugs; it is said that after using it just one time, a person can get hooked.

Other types of things kids use to get high are by common household products.  These include:

• Compressed air:  they will inhale the fumes from any type of product that uses compressed air to force the substance out, such as computer duster, Ready Whip, or just about anything they think will get them that immediate buzz.  This is called “huffing” and kids are also using gasoline as one of the items to huff to obtain a high. 
• Autoerotic asphyxiation:  this is one of the newest forms of erotic type pleasure kids, teenagers, and adults are practicing.  They strangle themselves to the point of passing out which is said to give them an over-whelming feeling of pleasure.  However, there have been many deaths associated with this practice.  It is very dangerous but becoming very popular among young children and teens.