- Henry M. Jackson High School
- Signs To Look For
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These are some signs that your teen may be using drugs and/or alcohol:
- Defensiveness about activities and possessions
- Unusual mood changes or temper outbursts
- Marked changes in eating or sleeping patterns
- Decline in academic performance and school attendance
- Heavy use of perfumes, mouthwash or other scents to hide drug use
- Changes in friend groups
- Significant change in personal appearance or hygiene
- Loss of interest in usual activities and hobbies
- Difficulty with concentration
- Stealing or borrowing money (things missing in your home)
Please don’t hesitate to call me if you see any of these signs or symptoms.