What are some common signs of drug abuse?
Sudden changes in behavior can be a clue that there is drug abuse, especially with adolescents. • New friends, new flashy clothes • Keeping late hours can be a sign • Other indications include sudden decline in academic performance • Lack of interest in known hobbies • Borrowing of money • Changes of mood, as in moodiness, unexplainable euphoria, sleeping in • Changes of friends Mary Rieser, Executive Director of The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab, stated “Before you approach a family member about possible drug abuse, get the facts – verify that there is drug abuse. Drug addicts will lie about their drug usage and can be very convincing, leaving friends and family doubting their own certainty. Home testing kits are very easy to fool, so know the signs of abuse and be certain.” For questions regarding suspicions on drug abuse, contact The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab.
