Teens who are abusing drugs and or alcohol show varying behaviors. Here are a few to pay attention to:
Lying
A decline in school or work performance
Missing or skipping school
Loss of interest in common activities (athletics, music, hobbies, family events)
Change in physical appearance (sudden weight loss, pale skin, pinpoint or hugely dilated pupils)
A change in friends
A reluctance to introduce new friends to parents
Secretive or sneaky behavior (spending a lot of time locked in the bathroom or bedroom, being unclear about his or her whereabouts)
Missing money or valuables
If it’s taking your child more time than usual to do ordinary things (getting home from school, going for a bike ride, running up to the store)
Angry or aggressive outbursts
Withdrawn or depressed
Unusually forgetful
Changes in sleeping patterns
These are all signs of teen drug abuse. If a parent feels there is something “off” with their child, they’re probably right. Trust your intuition. Where there is smoke there is fire.If you have seen any of these signs with your teen or young adult call Pathway for a free evaluation 877-921-4050.
Evaluations are available in our Phoenix and Gilbert, Arizona locations.
Below are links to information about specific drugs.
The Pathway Program has locations in Phoenix and Gilbert Arizona. Our services are easily accessible from Scottsdale, Phoenix, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Mesa, Glendale and Peoria.
