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There are no absolutes in signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol use and abuse by your child. It is always a combination of things and it is always tricky.<\/p>\n
When communication starts failing between a parent and a teen, then obviously the connection begins to get lost and becomes dangerous for the child and their family.<\/p>\n
We encourage families to get help right away when things start falling apart.<\/p>\n
Below, please find other signs and symptoms to follow. Remember, most of these red flags start happening after the connection between a parent and a kid becomes lost.<\/p>\n
Common Warning Signs Include:<\/p>\n
Isolation<\/p>\n
Acting out in school<\/p>\n
Dropping grades or attendance<\/p>\n
Irritability<\/p>\n
Hostility<\/p>\n
Depression<\/p>\n
Mood Swings Car accidents<\/p>\n
Deceit or secretiveness<\/p>\n
Lack of motivation<\/p>\n
Change in friends<\/p>\n
Missing alcohol or cigarettes, money or valuables from your house<\/p>\n
Cash flow problems<\/p>\n
Frequent visits to nurse\u2019s office in school<\/p>\n
Anger<\/p>\n
Emotional instability<\/p>\n
Complaints from teachers<\/p>\n
Avoiding eye contact<\/p>\n
Locking their door<\/p>\n
Sneaking out at night<\/p>\n
Abuse of prescription medication<\/p>\n
Hiding their friends<\/p>\n
Lack of interest in any family gatherings<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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