What Will Our Teenagers Be Using in 2025? Understanding Drugs, Detecting the Signs, and Taking Action with the Right Tools
📍 Introduction
Drugs are evolving. Today, our teenagers are exposed earlier, more easily, and to more potent products. For parents, it's often difficult to navigate. This article provides an overview of the most commonly used substances in 2025, their effects, the signs to watch for, and, most importantly, concrete solutions available at ama-prevention.fr .
1. Cannabis (THC): common but very concentrated
Forms : herb, resin, oils, vape pens, space cakes.
Effects : euphoria, laughter, decreased alertness, drowsiness. Risk of cognitive impairment and isolation.
Signs to look out for : red eyes, persistent odor, decreased motivation.
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2. MDMA, ecstasy, ketamine: party drugs
Forms : pills, powder.
Effects : Artificial euphoria, hyperactivity, floating sensation. Risks: Dehydration, mental confusion, amnesia.
Signs : dilated pupils, sweating, incoherent speech, memory loss.
AMA Solutions :
Drugdiag Saliva 5+ saliva test
3. Cocaine: the performance powder
Form : White powder snorted or smoked.
Effects : Intense excitement, feeling of control. Sudden comedown: aggression, fatigue, paranoia.
Signs : nervousness, very dilated pupils, insomnia.
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4. Benzodiazepines and medications
Examples : Xanax, Rivotril, Tercian.
Effects : drowsiness, disconnection, motor slowdown. Rapid addiction.
Signs : slow speech, memory problems, medicine boxes found.
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5. Synthetic drugs: the most dangerous
Examples : UR-144, 3-MMC, Buddha Blue, ABP, MCAT, PTC, xylazine.
Effects : Unpredictable, sometimes extremely violent. Risk of respiratory arrest.
Signs : hallucinations, vomiting, incoherent behavior.
AMA Solution :
6T urine test - new designer drugs
6. Alcohol, social media and chemical submission
Contexts : binge drinking, TikTok challenges, spiked drinks.
Chemical Submission : GHB and Ketamine Poured into Drinks Without Victims' Knowledge
Signs : blackout, vomiting, absences, inconsistencies in memories.
AMA Solutions :
Glass hood pack + DrinkSafe® test card
Why are these tests effective?
Saliva test : ideal for detecting recent consumption (within the last few hours), especially before or after a night out. Practical for a quick check without the need for medical equipment.
Urine test : suitable for older consumption (up to several days). Allows for broader and often more accurate detection.
5 or 6 drugs : for the most common situations among young people (THC, cocaine, amphetamines, ecstasy, opiates, ketamine).
11 or 13 drugs : for extended screening, including benzodiazepines, barbiturates, buprenorphine, methadone, antidepressants, etc.
Specific Tests for New Synthetic Drugs : only certain tests can detect new synthetic drugs (3-MMC, UR-144, xylazine, etc.) that conventional tests do not detect.
DrinkSafe Drug Detector® Tests : quickly detect the presence of substances used in chemical submission (GHB, ketamine) in a drink. Discreet, easy to use, and can be used directly in a party or evening setting.
💡 Tips for parents
Supporting a teenager struggling with drug use requires time, attentiveness, and, above all, an appropriate approach. Here are some concrete guidelines for effective action:
✅ Observe without judging : Spot weak signals (change in behavior, isolation, decline in academic performance, suspicious objects) without accusing. This helps maintain connection and avoid blockages.
✅ Engage in kind dialogue : Ask open-ended questions and express your concerns without being dramatic. The teenager should feel listened to, not watched.
✅ Use tests as a discussion tool : a test can be proposed not to trap, but to open a factual exchange on consumption, its causes and its consequences.
✅ Understand your influences : social media, friends, artists... young people easily identify with external figures. Understanding their world allows you to better understand their motivations.
✅ Call on professionals in case of doubt : GP, school nurse, psychologist, addiction structures or specialized associations can provide support without stigmatizing.
✅ Rely on AMA Prevention : our customer service is available to parents who are concerned about doing the right thing, to help them choose the right tools, ask their questions freely and receive support without judgment.
📲 Conclusion
Talking about drugs without offering solutions leaves parents alone to face a complex reality. When it comes to a minor child, there's still time to take concrete measures, before adulthood brings with it greater independence, inaccessibility... and sometimes the definitive anchoring of addiction. Adolescents don't always use drugs of their own volition: they are often influenced by their peers, social media, or their favorite artists. Understanding the causes of this influence is already helping them break free from it.
The parents' role is to open a nonviolent dialogue, restore trust, and guide their child toward a clearer understanding of the risks and consequences. AMA Prevention provides reliable, discreet, and simple tools designed to prevent without stigmatizing, using a caring and responsible approach. In 2025, prevention means first understanding. And taking action with the right tools.
Our customer service team is also available to assist you confidentially in choosing the test best suited to your situation, answer your questions, and direct you to professional or community resources if necessary.
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