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Young adults often show signs of using or abusing chemicals. Parents who are aware of the signs are at an advantage in assisting their child to get help before more serious problems occur. Below is a list of common behavioral signs that your child may exhibit when using drugs or alcohol.

Change in Friends: Your child switched friends and is now hanging around others who are slightly or very different than his or her old friends.

Drop in Grades: Your child grades are no longer at or above his or her ability level.

Mood Swings: You child is displaying emotional swings that are high one day and low the next day. You child uses words or swears and this was… Continue Reading

Chemical Health Assessment & Treatment Process
Children who abuse or misuse drugs or chemicals need to have a chemical assessment for proper identification of the existing problems. Contact your child’s school counselor to help you locate the closest chemical assessment agency where you live. This article will provide you other factors, terminology and conditions to consider before you seek professional help for your child.
Physical Signs and Symptoms of Chemical Use

Droopy eyelids
Tremors
Dry mouth
Small or large pupils
Pale or flush skin color
Odor of alcohol, marijuana, vomit, chemical, urine
Facial

itching
Raspy voice
Warm body
Headaches
Poorly kept appearance
Perspiring
Drug paraphernalia, pills, small pill bottles, syringes, paint residue
Grinding teeth
Behavioral Sign of Chemical Use

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