| You should be on the lookout of warning signs of drug | | | | Starts having problems with his memory and has |
| abuse in your teen. If you do see six or more warning | | | | short attention span all of a sudden |
| signs, you should not ignore them. Instead talk to your | | | | Teachers complain that he is sleeping in class |
| teen about his drug addiction and then ensure that you | | | | Suddenly becomes defiant of authority |
| seek professional help to assist your teen in | | | | Does not inform you of teacher meetings or open |
| overcoming his addiction. | | | | houses |
| Here are the warning signs of teenage drug abuse | | | | Loses interests in sports and other extra-curricular |
| that you should be looking out for. | | | | activities |
| Signs in the Home: | | | | Physical and Emotional Signs: |
| Losing interest in family activities | | | | Suddenly has new set of friends |
| Showing disregard for family rules | | | | His breath or body smells of alcohol or marijuana |
| Withdrawing from his responsibilities | | | | Unexplained mood swings and behavior |
| Becoming verbally or physically abusive | | | | Becomes argumentative and negative |
| Sudden decrease or increase in appetite | | | | Becomes anxious |
| Not coming home on time | | | | Over reacts to criticism |
| Not telling you where he is going | | | | Does not share personal problems like before |
| You suddenly find valuables and money missing | | | | Constantly tired or hyperactive |
| from home | | | | Sudden weight loss or weight gain |
| Making excuses for his behavior | | | | Steals money |
| Prefers spending time alone in his bedroom | | | | Seems to always need money or has too much |
| Lies about where he was and what he was doing | | | | money on him |
| You find cigarette rolling paper, pipes, small glass | | | | Does not take pride in his appearance |
| vials, plastic baggies or roach clips in his room or his | | | | Seems constantly depressed and unhappy |
| pant pockets | | | | A point to remember is some of these warning signs |
| Signs at School: | | | | may be present even if your teen is not doing drugs. |
| His grades start dropping all of a sudden | | | | There could be many reasons for this and the most |
| Skipping school without informing you | | | | valid reason would be adolescence. So, do not over |
| Not doing his homework | | | | react and start accusing your teen of drug use. |
| Loses interest in learning | | | | |