So how can you tell if your child is using? First and foremost, you should observe your child. Dosage is a psychoactive substance that can affect behaviour.

Quite visible changes are: loss of consciousness, high fever, aggression, visual hallucinations and isolation from everyday life. It is good for the parent to have a positive relationship with their own child. This will make it easier to assess whether there is something worrying going on. It is a good idea to ask the child if there are any friends at school who use or say anything about designer drugs, and if the child has ever come into contact with them.

In this conversation, it is a good idea to explain to your child the possible effects of using designer drugs and how to protect yourself. If you hear from your child that he or she has come into contact with legal highs, you should react as quickly as possible.

It is advisable to consult a psychologist on this matter. Addictive drugs are a huge problem in a young society that is unaware of their effects. It is in the hands of parents to educate their own children about the effects of using psychoactive drugs.