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16. Symptoms Checklist

Print out this handy Printer Friendly Version. Stick it on your refrigerator and let your kids know how very serious you are about quickly recognizing the signs and symptoms of drug abuse.   PHYSICAL Glassy or red eyes Fatigue, lethargy or loss of vitality Extremes of appetite Swings from hyperactivity to sluggishness Poor coordination Slurred speech Frequent physical complaints or injuries Persistent cough Frequent headaches or nausea Excessive aspirin use SOCIAL Most of his/her friends use drugs and/or alcohol Believes that kids who use drugs or alcohol are more       popular than those who do not Has recently changed crowds or dropped childhood       friends and no longer allows you to meet new friends,       who call on the phone but do not come around. If they       do, they are disrespectful toward you or your house,       viewing it as merely a place for a pit stop Frequent fights or arguments with friends SCHOOL Losing motivation or interest in doing well Drop in grades Extracurricular activities abandoned Often late for or absent from school:       Falling behind in classwork Suspended or expelled from school BEHAVIORAL Drug-oriented graffiti on notebooks or clothes Poor memory Distorted sense of time Increasing irresponsibility about doing chores,       getting home on time or following instructions Borrowing of large sums of money without repayment Inability to account for spending Complaints or comments from neighbors, friends       or relatives about child's behavior or attitude Attempts to discipline are challenged or ignored Clashes with the law Argumentative attitude Physical violence Change in cleanliness or habits of dress EMOTIONAL Lack of emotion, persistent apathy Unpredictable responses to you Defiance or aggressiveness Frequent periods of withdrawal and solitude Abandonment of plans or goals for the future   If you recognize one or more of these behaviours, consult your family doctor

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