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Behavioral Symptoms
A sudden change in your child’s circle of friends
A change in school grades or behavior
Evasive behavior and/or lying
Look for excesses mood-altering drugs cause sudden and extreme mood swings ranging from euphoric to depressed. A kid may switch from withdrawn and passive one minute to angry the next.
Overreacting to mild criticism or simple requests
An ability to manipulate instead of taking responsibility for their actions and behaviors, the child makes excuses for personal failures - It’s always someone else’s fault.
A noticeable lack of self-discipline
Anxiety: Anxiety can be characterized by chronic jerky or jittery movements, extreme fear and obsessive-compulsive behavior.
Monetary extremes: Possession of excessive amounts of money and constant complaints of
insufficient funds
Changes in sleeping patterns
Hostile or argumentative attitude
Refusal or hostility when asked to talk about possible drug or alcohol use
Sudden loss of interest in family activities
Irregular hours or wanting to pursue activities at unusual times
Physical Symptoms
Poor physical appearance
Abnormally pale complexion
Weight loss or gain
Chronic fatigue, lack of energy and vitality
Loss of appetite and excessive thirst
Short-term memory loss
and runny nose when allergies are not a problem
Problems with eyes: Bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils, droopy eyelids, imprecise eye movements, wearing dark glasses at inappropriate times
Problems with coordination: Dizzy spells, stumbling, shaky
Dramatic appetite changes ranging from a sudden lack of appetite to a sudden craving Changes in speech and vocabulary patterns
Rapid speech, slowed speech, slurred words
Environmental Indicators
Alcohol or drug-related art or posters
Clothing or logo gear that glorifies alcohol, tobacco, or drugs
Magazines such as High Times
Liquor and beer signs
Possession of a fake ID or driver’s license
Incense or air fresheners used to mask drug smells
Drug-related paraphernalia: bongs, pipes, pipe screens, “cigarette” rolling papers, baggies, scales, stash cans
Preoccupation with music groups that glorify drug use
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