The Negative Effects Of Painkillers And Methamphetamines

“We need never be hopeless, because we can never be irreparably broken. We think that we are invincible because we are” (Green, 2005). Drugs such as painkillers and methamphetamines can and will break you. The harmful effects that these drugs contain are life threatening and dangerous. Drug abuse can ruin families and can ruin the way one feels about his/her self. Children nowadays are not being taught about the dangers that drug abuse can have on them. Parents are sugar coating them and making them seem more innocent than what they actually are. To top the cake, the media posts drugs everywhere. From magazines to news articles and even movies and Television shows. Celebrities are usually childhood role models, but what happens when that famous

With these two drugs, addiction can run heavily. They can ruin bank accounts and personal savings within a week of being addicted. Families are also damaged by the effects of the drugs. Most people will do anything and everything to make sure they get the high that these two drugs can bring. Not only do methamphetamines and painkillers damage mentality, but they also harm physical appearance. The transformation that a drug-abuser goes through can seem almost crazy. One morning they just wake up, then all of a sudden the drugs have finally taken over their life and now they don’t even recognize themselves. Highly addictive, methamphetamines can burn up the body’s resources, creating a devastating dependence that can only be relieved by taking more of the

Children and teens are more than likely going to listen to their parents before they listen to a teacher in school or even a doctor for that matter. Parents/Guardians are some of the most important people in children 's lives, which is why they should help raise awareness to their child about the dangers and penalties that can come from using and abusing drugs. For example, one can face jail time for drug abuse and the possession of that drug. Parents should teach their children that if they are offered drugs, walk the other way. There are multiple penalties for drug possession such as fines and jail time. For instance, if one possesses 50 grams or more of a methamphetamine of some kind that is not legally prescribed to them, they will face a minimum of 10 years in prison. An innocent child/teen is not going to know what to look for when it comes to specific drugs, which is why the school system and parents should show kids what these drugs look like. Overall, children and teens should be taught about the proper dangers, facts, and penalties that drug use and abuse can have on them and those around them. It’s never too late to sit your child down, and inform them about drugs and the dangers that follow drug