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How Crystal Meth Addiction Endangers Children
Discussion of the dangers of crystal meth addiction usually focuses on the threat meth poses for adults, but addiction often has collateral damage. When a meth addict has children, works with kids, or is close with children in his or her family, the addiction can pose various dangers to the young people. What is more, women who use meth when pregnant or breastfeeding risk passing health problems along to their children. All in all, while crystal meth addiction is always bad, having kids in the picture should give any addict extra incentive to seek addiction treatment.
Here are a few ways in which crystal meth addiction can endanger children.
When meth is smoked, remnants of the drug can linger in the air and remain on the surfaces of the room. Traces of meth can also permeate food and drink in the household. Even small amounts, when inhaled or ingested by children, can lead to any number of potential health problems.