STAND - Schools Together Allowing No Drugs
Educating Yourself
The links on the right side of this page lead to information and resources
on the most common street drugs, methods for communicating with your child or friends,
and links to further information.
Signs of Drug Use
Changes in Personality
- Becomes disrespectful—is verbally and physically abusive
- Is angry a lot, acts paranoid or confused, or suffers from extreme mood swings
- Seems depressed and less out-going than usual
- Is secretive and lies about what he is doing and where he is going
- Is stealing or “losing” possessions he used to value
- Seems to have a lot of money, or is always asking for money
- Withdraws from the family and family activities
Changes in Appearance
- Not taking care of hygiene and grooming
- Not sleeping or sleeping too much
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Too hyperactive or too little energy
Changes in School Performance
- Drops old friends and activities
- Is skipping school
- Is sleeping in class
- Loses interest in school work and is getting low grades
- Loses concentration and is having trouble remembering things