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 "If I knew what I know now I would never have smoked marijuana even once! Take time to explain everything to your kids before they are misinformed by a kid who is already using or trying to sell it to them."
— Anthony, 20-years-old

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How Well Do You Know Your Teenager?

In order to help you determine your next steps, we’ve prepared this guide. Please choose how often you believe your son/daughter has taken part in these activities:

 
Do you find that your teen: Often Sometimes Never
Has had a recent change in his/her group of friends?
Is careless with grooming?
Has lost interest in activities or sports that they used to enjoy?
Has been missing school?
Has had declining grades?
Is secretive about possessions, friends, or conversations?
Seems guilty when you ask questions about his or her whereabouts?
Lies to you about the places he or she's been?
Has dramatic personality or mood changes?
Seems more sluggish and run down than usual?
Frequently makes excuses for not being able to attend family events or outings?
Uses incense, room spray or perfumes to hide smoke or chemical odor?
Uses secretive or “coded” language with friends?
Has been taking/spending an increased amount of money with no explanation for where it’s going?
Has been in trouble — with family, at work or school, or with the police — because of drinking or drug use?
Have you found:
Evidence of drug paraphernalia such as pipes, rolling papers, etc?
Inhaling products (such as hairspray, nail polish, correction fluid, etc)? Or rags and paper bags that are sometimes used as inhalant accessories?
Bottles of eye drops, which may be used to mask bloodshot eyes or dilated pupils?
That he or she has come home after school or after being out with the smell of mouthwash or breath mints to cover up the smell of alcohol?
You are missing prescription drugs?


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