Drugs

Some of the signs of drug abuse

• Sudden and regular changes of mood.
• Unusual aggression.
• Loss of appetite.
• Gradual loss of interest in school, social life, friends, etc.
• Uncharacteristic drowsy, sleepiness or 'drunken' behaviour.
• Lying and being secretive about actions and activities.
• Borrowing or stealing money from friends and family.
• Unusual stains, marks or smells on the body or clothing.
• Evidence of drug taking such as a homemade pipe, scorched pieces of foil or the remains of a cannabis cigarette.
• Evidence of solvent abuse such as empty aerosols, glue cans or plastic bags.

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