Substance Abuse
United States Department of Health & Human Services
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration **CONFIDENTIAL**
Resource Fact Sheets
**Michigan/Livingston County**
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Signs of Teen Drug & Alcohol Abuse Social Indicators (typically a combination of the factors listed below)
Change in friends, including secret calls and visits
Avoiding contact with family members and others who express concern
Losing interest in hobbies, activities and/or typical peer groups
Attempting to keep actions and activities secret (i.e. protective about going into their room, backpack, clothes, car, etc.)
Defensiveness regarding actions and activities
Reluctance to introduce new friends to family or certain friend groups
Signs of Teen Drug & Alcohol Abuse Family and Home Issues (typically a combination of the factors listed below)
Refusing to respect curfews and other house rules
Withdrawal from family activities
Isolation from family members and increased absence from home
Collecting and/or wearing alcohol and drug paraphernalia
Lying or providing unrealistic explanations to parents
Using air fresheners or breath mints to cover scents
Running away from home
Signs of Teen Drug & Alcohol Abuse School Problems (typically a combination of the factors listed below)
Missing excessive time from school
Failure to turn in assignments
Sleeping in class
Persistent behavioral problems
Poor grades
Increased tardiness
Reduced interest in extracurricular activities
Signs of Teen Drug & Alcohol Abuse Financial Concerns (typically a combination of the factors listed below)
Stealing money or objects from family and friends
Unexplained shortages of money
Lost or missing possessions
Alcohol that goes missing in the home
Lack of tangible evidence of how money is spent (such as clothes, music or other specific items)
Unexplained amounts or sources of money (possible indicator that teen is dealing drugs)
Signs of Teen Drug & Alcohol Abuse Legal Problems (typically a combination of the factors listed below)
Increased involvement with police, such as having authorities appear at parties/social functions
Arrests for alcohol or other drug-related charges
Signs of Teen Drug & Alcohol Abuse Legal Problems (typically a combination of the factors listed below)
Increased involvement with police, such as having authorities appear at parties/social functions
Arrests for alcohol or other drug-related charges