It is not always easy to tell if your child is using drugs because many signs and symptoms are common for youth. Some warning signs include:

■ Skipping classes or not doing well in school

■ Unusual odors on their clothes or in their room

■ Hostility or lack of cooperation

■ Physical changes (red eyes, dilated or constricted pupils, runny nose)

■ Borrowing money often or suddenly having extra cash

■ Lack of interest in activities

■ Change in friends

■ Increased secrecy about possessions or activities