What are some of the early signs that my teenager might be using drugs or alcohol?

The most obvious indication of drug or alcohol use are signs of intoxication, smelling alcohol or drugs on breath or clothing, or finding alcohol, drugs, or drug paraphernalia, such as pipes, rolling papers, in your teenager's room, clothing, or car - all of which would be cause for a frank discussion. A change in your child's previous level of functioning can be another important sign. This can be a somewhat less obvious but often an earlier signal that there may be a problem.

It's important for parents to be alert to any significant changes or decline in the following areas: • Change in school performance such as decline in grades, decreased motivation to complete assignments or involvement in school activities; skipping classes/truancy • Significant changes in personal habits such as sleep (sleeping much more or much less), level of activity, appetite (increased or decreased), or hygiene • Significant changes in behavior and/or mood such as increased irritability, aggression, ... more.

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