Risks of Storing Drugs in the Home

Risks of Storing Drugs in the HomeTREATMENT CENTRS

The risks that a parent assumes for his or her child when storing drugs in the home are significant – no matter what form those drugs take. These risks cover a range of possibilities, including:

·         Risk of an accidental child overdose

·         Increased risk of other accident

·         Harm due to neglect

·         Risks related to exposure to adults who are under the influence

Doctors at the Colorado’s Children’s Hospital report that 14 children who were recently treated for marijuana exposure exhibited a wide array of symptoms; two of the cases were serious enough to require that the children stay in intensive care units.

It’s a legal issue as well as a safety issue – parents are facing charges for neglect that could lead to jail time and fines. It’s a problem that’s growing in the states where medical marijuana is legalized and the drug is available in the form of edibles like brownies or cookies that are particularly attractive to children, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.

The good news? An emergency event like this can be the catalyst for drug abusers to finally get the treatment necessary to leave drugs behind forever.

The Wakeup Call

Arrest, emergency or accident caused by drug use that affects the addicted person or someone they love, the overdose of a friend who uses drugs, threat of job loss or divorce – there are a number of issues that can cause someone living in an active addiction to finally realize that their use of drugs and alcohol can have very real consequences. However, it may take the assistance of concerned family members to help the addicted person to make the leap and realize that those consequences can be avoided if they get the treatment assistance they need to break free from drug use and addiction.

Helping Your Loved One Choose Treatment

The conversation about entering treatment is not an easy conversation to have, especially in the midst of a crisis. Many families shy away from the idea of bringing up drug rehab during these times because they feel like they are exploiting a sensitive event.

The fact is, however, that there is no better time than the days immediately following an accident or hardship caused by addiction. It’s direct, painful, and immediate proof that addiction is hurting the addicted people and others in their lives. Little good can often come out of such events, but if such an event causes someone to enter drug rehab and get the help needed to turn their life around, then something positive was a result.

Find out more about your loved one’s treatment options when you speak to an admissions coordinator at the number above today.