Many parents struggle with the fact that their teen might be doing drugs. There are many signs to look out for. The first one is change in behavior. There are many different kinds of behaviors that are a result of drug use. Keep an eye out for strange behaviors such as your teen wearing long sleeves all the time. This can mean they are trying to hide needle marks on their arms. If they have just been out with friends and they avoid all eye contact, this can mean they are trying to hide bloodshot eyes. Being sneaky and suspicious are very common behaviors when someone is doing drugs.
You may want to keep a record of all the different kinds of strange behaviors or behavior changes your teen might have. Keep an eye out to see if your teen is stealing money or other valuable possessions. When someone has a drug problem they need a lot of money to pay for it. Also keep an eye out for where their own money goes.
Another sign of drug use is if your teen looks different. Rapidly gaining or loosing weight, poor hygiene, fatigue, bloodshot eyes, and dilated pupils are all signs of drug use. Extreme changes in behavior are common as well such as being happy and hyper one minute and tired and moody the next. Sickness is very common as well. If your teen appears to be sick more than usual, this could be a sign of drug use. Simply talk to your teen and let them know about the dangers of drug use.
