Drug and solvent abuse - The Times 27th September 2007

Detecting whether a teenager is abusing drugs is difficult. According to the charity Drugscope (drugscope. org.uk), young people are prone to mood swings and behavioural changes anyway, and those using drugs go to big lengths to conceal it. There are a few warning signs: unusual mood swings and secretiveness; loss of interest in friends, social and sporting activities; a drop in school performance; disrupted sleep patterns; and missing money or belongings.

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