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We are proud to launch this website as an act of a good deed towards making the teenagers of today and tommorow understand the consequences and the long term affects of alcohol and drugs. This easy-to-surf website gives the individual in a short span of time enough information to realise the importance of an Alcohol free life. Please feel free to use this source of knowledge for further areas of awareness. Thank You.
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Warning Signs of Teen Substance Abuse

 

Physical

  • fatigue

  • repeated health complaints

  • red and glazed eyes

  • lasting cough

Emotional

  • personality change

  • sudden mood changes

  • irritability

  • irresponsible behavior

  • low self-esteem

  • poor judgment

  • depression

  • general lack of interest

Family

  • starting arguments

  • negative attitude

  • breaking rules

  • withdrawing from family

  • secretiveness

School

  • decreased interest

  • negative attitude

  • drop in grades

  • many absences

  • truancy

  • discipline problems

Social problems

  • 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

Some of the warning signs listed above can also be signs of other problems.  Parents may recognize signs of trouble but should not be expected to make the diagnosis.

 

Consulting a physician to rule out physical causes of the warning signs is a good first step.  This should often be followed or accompanied by a comprehensive evaluation by a psychiatrist or mental health professional.

 

 
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