For Young Adults age 17-25

How to Tell if Someone is Using Drugs

There are many different signs that people display when they are using drugs. Not all people display the same symptoms and many that are on drugs never display some. However, the following signs are very common and should not be ignored:

*Person becomes angry, paranoid, disrespectful, confused or moody

*Depressed

*Secretive/begins to lie about activities

*Begins to steal/starts "losing" valuable possessions

*Withdraws from usual activities

*Develops poor hygiene

*Stops sleeping or sleeps too much

*Loss of appetite

*Too much or too little energy

*Drops old friends and favorite activities

*Starts skipping school

*Loss of interest in school work/starts getting low grades

*Begins to sleep in class

*Poor concentration and memory

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