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Signs
and Symptoms of Substance Abuse
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Sudden
or noticeable personality changes
Severe
mood swings
Changing
peer groups
Decreased
interest in leisure-time activity
Irresponsible
attitudes toward work or school
Depressed
feeling most of the time
Dramatic
changes in personal hygiene concern
Changes
in eating or sleeping habits
Smell
of alcohol or marijuana (sickly, sweet smell)
Sudden
weight loss
Tendency
toward increased dishonesty
Trouble
with the law: DWI, possession, theft, etc.
Absenteeism,
especially on Mondays
Frequent
job losses or changes
"Turned
off" attitude if drugs are discussed
Missing
household money or objects
Deteriorating
family relationships
Drug
use paraphernalia, booze, or empty bottle found
Observations
by other people of negative behavior by person in question
Obvious
signs of physical intoxication
Click here for a list of common drugs in use today, their effects, and the symptoms of their use.
If your child exhibits any of the above symptoms, there may be a problem. Please contact us at (352) 334-3800, perhaps we can help.