List and describe the warning signs that an adolescent may have a problem with drugs or alcohol
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer would include the following key points:
- Drug-related magazines or slogans on clothing
- Conversation and jokes that are preoccupied with drugs
- Hostility discussing drugs
- Collection of beer cans
- Signs of physical deterioration
- Memory lapses, short attention span, difficulty concentrating
- Poor physical coordination, slurred or incoherent speech
- Unhealthy appearance, indifference to hygiene and grooming
- Bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils
- Dramatic changes in school performance
- Marked downturn in grades
- Increased absenteeism or tardiness
- Changes in behavior
- Chronic dishonesty
- Changes in friends
- Possession of large amounts of money
- Increasing and inappropriate anger, hostility, irritability, secretiveness
- Reduced motivation, energy, self-discipline, self-esteem
- Diminished interest in extracurricular activities and hobbies
- All of these are possible signs of drug and/or alcohol problems
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