– Even though young people today don't use drugs as much as–
–previous generations, drugs still pose a problem.
But despite that, many today–
–have a permissive attitude towards drugs.
Let's go through the most important facts–
–that, as a parent, you need to know.
Shall we start with alcohol? – Yes, let's do that.
Alcohol affects the body and judgment.
It can make you do things you wouldn't do otherwise.
Things you regret.
Young people themselves say they often encounter problems–
–when they drink.
– Remember, it's illegal to both buy–
–and sell alcohol to minors.
– Cannabis is the most common illegal narcotic-classified drug.
Cannabis affects the brain–
–and can make you distracted and absent-minded.
It can be difficult to remember things that just happened–
–and to learn new things.
One can also experience anxiety–
–panic attacks, and depression.
There are often problems in school, for example–
–falling behind in schoolwork and conflicts at home.
Using cannabis is also punishable by law.
– Yes, and those who end up with a criminal record–
–may have difficulty, for example–
–finding a job or obtaining a driver's license.
– Tramadol is a narcotic-classified drug–
–related to morphine and heroin.
How one reacts to tramadol varies.
One may feel drowsy, experience reduced anxiety–
–and feel a general sense of well-being–
–or, conversely, be active, energetic, even euphoric.
Tramadol is highly addictive–
–and one quickly needs higher doses–
–to achieve the same high.
Higher doses can lead, for example–
–to life-threatening seizures–
–heart problems and difficulty breathing. – Hmm... okay.
But what about nicotine, isn't that also a drug?
– Yes, that's correct. Nicotine is very addictive–
–and is found in all tobacco products such as cigarettes and snus.
But it can also be present in high levels in smokeless products.
White snus can actually contain up to four times more–
–nicotine than regular snus.
– But is nicotine harmful?
– Yes, all of these products are harmful.
They can contain cancer-causing substances–
–and increase the risk of diseases in the lungs, vessels, and heart.
And they can disrupt sleep. – Okay.
Shall we talk about nitrous oxide now?
– Nitrous oxide has started to be used more in recent years.
The nitrous oxide young people take is more concentrated than that in healthcare–
–and provides a brief high similar to getting drunk.
It comes, for example, from nitrous oxide canisters
– or whipped cream dispensers and is inhaled through a balloon.
Those who take nitrous oxide can experience oxygen deficiency and faint.
Using it frequently can lead to, among other things–
–nerve damage or mental issues.
Something good to know is that it's much more common that–
–those who take nitrous oxide also drink alcohol–
–and take other drugs.
– But regardless of the drug in question–
–it's often the case that where one drug is found–
–other drugs tend to be found.
What can you as an adult do then?
– The important thing is to talk.
Show that you are interested and try to talk about everything.
About school, friends, interests.
Then it also becomes okay to talk about more difficult things like–
–alcohol and other drugs.
It doesn't have to be perfect, just make sure it happens.
– But if it feels difficult, you can talk–
–with other parents and important adults.
Together, you can decide–
–what rules should apply and support each other.
– For children need to know what's expected of them.
–and what is to be expected of them.
So set boundaries. Be clear.
Nine out of ten teenagers actually think it's good–
–if parents have clear rules about alcohol.
– And remember, you are important. Your ”No” is important.