| "> | | | | for long periods. |
| For most people, drug addiction begins with the | | | | 2. Sleeplessness. Drug addicts are usually unable to |
| 'curious' first try. Most drug addicts mistakenly | | | | sleep for days on end, and then able to sleep for |
| think that there is no harm in trying drugs. But | | | | extremely long periods after several days. |
| often, that first taste is followed by several | | | | 3. Stealing. Drugs cost a lot of money. If you |
| more, and addiction ensues. | | | | notice him to be stealing or lying a lot, be alarmed. |
| If you suspect that a family member - especially | | | | Before you know it, he might already have a run |
| a teenager - is addicted to drugs, be very | | | | in with the law. Remember that drugs can change |
| observant. Here are some symptoms to look out | | | | a person's attitude - it can turn even the kindest, |
| for. | | | | most disciplined person into a selfish troublemaker. |
| Telltale signs of addiction | | | | Preventing drug abuse |
| Aside from physical effects such as dilated pupils, | | | | Parents who are undergoing divorce may have to |
| pimple outbreaks, hollowed cheeks and eyes, and | | | | be more vigilant with monitoring their children's |
| slurred speech, among others, there are several | | | | emotional and mental states. Major changes in the |
| behavioral and social manifestations that indicate | | | | home life are often the causes of drug abuse. |
| drug abuse. Watch out for these. | | | | Influence also plays a big role in keeping your |
| 1. Change of friends and social isolation. Take note | | | | children drug free. Intervene immediately when |
| of the company he keeps. If most of them are | | | | you see your children hanging out with shady |
| addicts, there is a great chance they have | | | | characters. Prevention is still the best cure. |
| influenced him. Also observe if he isolates himself | | | | |