Know the warning signs of teen drug use
Know the warning signs of teen drug use
by Sheri Schultis
August 25, 2007
Know the warning signs of teen drug use!
Information from www.thechallenge.org
Physical signs:
* fatigue
* repeated health complaints
* red and glazed eyes
* lasting cough
Emotional signs:
* personality change
* sudden mood changes
* irritability
* low self-esteem
* poor judgment
* depression
* general lack of interest
Family-related signs
* starting arguments
* negative attitude
* breaking rules
* withdrawing from family
* secretiveness
School-related signs
* decreased interest
* negative attitude
* drop in grades
* many absences
* truancy
* discipline problems
Social Signs:
* new friends who make poor decisions and are not interested in school or family activities
* problems with the law
* changes to less conventional styles in dress and music
