Symtoms of Possible Teenage Chemical Dependence

Symtoms of Possible Teenage Chemical Dependence

Symptoms of teenage drug and alcohol abuse dependence:

Symptoms of teenage drug and alcohol abuse dependence: Friends
1. Changing attitude toward straight friends.

2. Change of circle of friends with little interest in old friends.

3. Parents don’t know friends; can’t get names or addresses.

4. Begins to hang out with an older crowd.

Symptoms of teenage drug and alcohol abuse dependence: Religion
1. Decreasing interest in attending church; soon starts missing.

2. Uncomfortable talking about religion.

2. Skipping classes or entire days.

3. Drops out of sports and other activities.

4. Disrespectful of teachers, assignments, rules and regulations.

5. Frequent suspensions.

6. Expulsions.

Symptoms of teenage drug and alcohol abuse dependence: Legal
1. D.U.I.

2. Accidents or near misses.

3. Speeding/careless on highway.

4. Thefts, assaults, or other infringements of law.

Symptoms of teenage drug and alcohol abuse dependence: Physical - Psychological
1. Alcohol can be smelled on breath.

2. Alcohol hangover, headache, vomiting, malaise.

3. Reddened eyes or frequent use of eye drops (marijuana induced).

4. Deep, nagging cough - dry and persistent.

5. Weight loss.

6. Lethargic attitude, doesn’t seem to be interested in anything.

7. Undisciplined; doesn’t get things done on time or as agreed.

8. Blackouts; has periods where memory is lost.

9. Sometimes inappropriately happy; sometimes inexplicably depressed.

Symptoms of teenage drug and alcohol abuse dependence: Miscellaneous
1. Financial management poor; seems to spend lots of money and asks for more.

2. Pregnancy; father or mother uncertain.

3. Paraphernalia kept or admired; rolling paper, bongs, roach clips, magazines.

4. Sudden change in slang; "junkie” behavior observable.

5. Uses a lot of profanity.