If you find drugs or items such as Syringes, tablets, white powder, smoking pipes, Herbal forms like Ganja leaves etc. It is a strong indication that your child is using or experimenting with drugs. Behavior is another indicator.
Drug abuse mainly effects on central nervous systems.
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- Abrupt mood swings or attitude changes.
- Sudden decline in attendance or performance at work or school.
- Sudden resistance to discipline at home or school.
- Poor relationship with family and friends.
- Unusual temper tantrums.
- Borrowing money from friends and relatives or by committing crime.
- Stealing from home, school or work.
- Increased secrecy about actions or possessions.
- Hanging out with new group of friends (especially ones who use drugs)
These behaviors may indicate drug use but they may also indicate normal growing pains. The best way to know for sure is to observe your child, get to know his or her friends, but most importantly, TALK. Communication is essential for your child's growth and safety.
If you know that
your child is taking drugs, take action and do not ignore the
problem. Explain the harmful effects of drugs, including the
long-term effects to one's physical, social and mental well-being
and severe penal provisions. Under Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substance Act, 1985 (NDPS Act) for possession,
use etc. punishment prescribed under Act is ranging from
10 years
to 20 years and
even death penalty for certain offences after previous conviction.