What are Signs that My Adolescent may be using Alcohol or Drugs?What are Signs that My Adolescent may be using Alcohol or Drugs?
What are Signs that My Adolescent may be using Alcohol or Drugs?
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- Negative changes in school performance or sloughing classes
- Increased secrecy about possessions and activities
- Use of incense or room deodorizer to mask room smells
- Use of coded language when speaking with friends
- New friends
- A change in clothing choice that have drug or alcohol references on them
- Borrowing of money without a defined purpose
- Drug paraphernalia, pipes or rolling paper, inhalants and paper bags
- Bottles of eye drop medications to mask red eyes
- Excessive use of mouthwash or other means to mask alcohol use
- Missing prescription drugs, especially narcotics and mood stabilizers