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