What are the signs of teen drug abuse?
Teen drug and alcohol abuse is a problem with no clear solution. Parents are on the front-line in this struggle to keep their children safe from drugs and alcohol, and knowledge about the warning signs of teenage substance abuse can be their best weapon.BehaviorTeenagers are known for distancing themselves from their parents, but parents should be mindful of extreme behavioral changes in their children. According to The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign depression, hostility and changes in grooming could be signs of drug and/or alcohol use.SchoolParents should take notice if their teenager’s grades begin to slide drastically or if he shows a lack of interest or quits any extra-curricular activities or sports.FriendsParents should be aware of their teenager’s friends. If you notice your children’s friends using coded language or slang, secretive behavior around you or other adults, and/or sharing the same behavior that reflects your teen’s change in behavior, then they might be ab
