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| Although it can be difficult to know if a teenager is using drugs, there are some telltale signs you can watch out for. They include: |
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Aloofness, depression, tiredness or carelessness about his or her personal appearance |
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Hostility and rebellion against parents’ rules and requests |
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Trouble concentrating |
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New group of friends |
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Loss of interest in hobbies, sports, and other favorite activities |
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Slipping academic performance |
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Different eating and sleeping patterns |
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Weight loss |
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Red-rimmed eyes and runny nose -- but he or she does not have an allergy or cold |
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Disappearing household money |
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Finding any of the following items in your home: pipes, bongs (pipes that use water as a filter) made from plastic beverage containers or soda cans, rolling papers, eye drops, butane lighters, or small medicine bottles |
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| Some of the above signs can reflect an emotional problem or physical illness. (Keep in mind that only a physician can give a definitive diagnosis.) If you suspect that your child suffers from substance dependence, call us at our 24-hour confidential hotline, 1-800-852-8851, or at 609-625-4900. We will be happy to provide you with information on our treatment services. If you wish to learn about our inpatient drug rehabilitation program for teenagers, click here. |
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