Underage Sex, Smoking and Drinking: Precursors to Methamphetamine Addiction

What are the factors that might influence someone to become addicted to methamphetamine?

Researchers at the University of Alberta, Canada recently published in Science Daily that these factors may be easier to monitor than previously thought.

“It is no real mystery on what factors influence the development of meth addiction,” comments Mary Rieser, Executive Director for Narconon Drug Rehab Georgia. “When a child or adolescent abuse alcohol at an early age, or who become sexually active at an early age, are more likely to abuse and take methamphetamine. And, as we now know, methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug. Once is often enough to get you hooked.”

What can a parent do to prevent their children from becoming drug addicts?

“Talk to them,” comments Ms. Rieser. “Drug education is the best prevention.”

Studies have shown that parental involvement in their child’s development, including expressing concerns about underage drinking, smoking, and underage sex can achieve a much lower risk factor for drug abuse and drug addiction.

This is regardless of economic or social background.

“Studies have shown that something as simple as being aware of your child’s whereabouts, setting curfews, and eating dinner together at least 5 nights a week can significantly reduce the chances that your child will use drugs and become addicted,” comments Ms. Rieser.

“Kids need help growing up and they need a clear head to do it.  Teenage years are confusing enough – let’s make them as stable as we can.  Don’t let your kids drink and smoke.  It leads to other things, including methamphetamine.

“If someone you know has started using methamphetamine, get them some help.”

Narconon of Georgia is willing to provide drug education if asked.

Call Narconon Drug Rehab 1-877-413-3073 for more information on effective drug addiction treatment or drug education.

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