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Signs of Abuse | Drug Alert Australia
Signs of Abuse
Signs of Abuse
- Red and or glassy eyes
- Depression and or mood swings
- Tobacco smell
- Low self image
- Slurred speech
- Insomnia or napping at inappropriate times
- Neglect of personal hygiene and appearance
- Sudden food cravings (munchies) or loss of appetite
- Loss of weight
- Abusive behavior
- Lying & deceptive behavior
- Apathy & lack of motivation
- Unexplained absence
- Withdrawn, does not join in family activity
- Over re-act, often to unimportant things
- Grades drop
- Disappearance of items of value and or money
- Change in circle of friends
- Truancy
- Irritable
- Loss in short term memory
- Inability to concentrate
- Abrasions and sores
- Self-centered & manipulative behavior
- Avoids interaction with family and friends
- Possessing unexplained valuables
- Paranoia