1. A sharp drop of school attendance, discipline and grades.
2. A drop of homework assignments turned in
3. Outbreaks of temper
4. Poor physical attendance
5. Secretiveness in what he's doing and about possessions
6. Wearing of sunglasses at odd hours, like at dusk or at night, to hide constricted or dilated pupils
   
7. Red eyes
8. Constantly wearing long sleeved shirts to hide needle marks (signs of a "mainliner" or one who injects his drugs)
9. Association with known drug users
10. Rejection of old friends and taking up with new strange friends
11. Borrowing money from fellow students to buy drugs
12. Stealing small items from school or home
13. Going to odd places during the day, like closets and storerooms
14. Suddenly becoming withdrawn, hostile
15. Sleepiness, wandering mind, lack of coordination
16. Craving for sweets and increased appetite.

These signs are not absolute proof an individual is on drugs, they indicate something is wrong. The signs signal; they should be investigated.

1. Do you ever drink heavily when you are disappointed, under pressure or have had a quarrel with someone?
2. Can you handle more alcohol now than when you first started to drink?
3. Have you ever been unable to remember part of the previous evening, even though your friends said that you did not pass out?
4. When drinking with other people, do you try to have a few extra drinks when others won't know about?
5. Do you sometimes feel uncomfortable if alcohol is not available?
6. Do you sometimes feel a little guilty about your drinking?
7. Are you in more of a hurry to get your first drink of the day than you used to be?
8. Has a family member or close friend ever expressed concern or complained about your drinking?
9. Have you been having more memory 'blackouts' recently?
10. Do you often want to continue drinking after your friends say they've had enough?
11. Do you usually have a reason for the occasions when you drink heavily?
12. When you're sober, do you sometimes regret things you did or said while drinking?
13. Have you tried switching brands or drinks, or following different plans to control your drinking?
14. Have you sometimes failed to keep promises you made to yourself about controlling or cutting down on your drinking?
15. Have you ever had a DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol) violation, or any other legal problem related to your drinking?
16. Do you try to avoid family or close friends while you are drinking?
17. Are you having more financial, work, school and/or family problems as a result of your drinking?
18. Has your physician ever advised you to cut down on your drinking?
19. Do you eat very little or irregularly during the periods when you are drinking?
20. Do you sometimes have the "shakes" in the morning and find that it helps to have a "little" drink, tranquilizer medication of some kind?
21. Have you recently noticed that you can't drink as much as you used to?
22. Do you sometimes stay drunk for several days at a time?
23. After periods of drinking do you sometimes see or hear things that aren't there?
24. Have you ever gone to anyone for, help about your drinking?
25. Do you ever feel depressed or anxious before, during or after of heavy drinking?

Any "yes" answer indicates that you may be a greater risk for alcoholism.  More than one "yes" answer may indicate the presence of an alcohol-related problem or alcoholism, and the need for consultation with an alcoholism professional.  Please feel free to contact us for further assistance at 361-575-7842 if you or someone you know may be abusing drugs.