Recognizing Drug Abuse To assess whether you or someone you know may be abusing drugs, circle "Y" for yes or "N" for no. |
A sudden increase in or loss of appetite or sudden weight loss or gain |
Y |
N | |
Moodiness, depression, irritability, or withdrawal |
Y |
N | |
Disorientation, lack of concentration, or forgetfulness |
Y |
N | |
Frequent use of eye drops or inappropriate wearing of sunglasses |
Y |
N | |
Disruption or change in sleep patterns or a lack of energy |
Y |
N | |
Borrowing money more and more, working excessive hours, selling personal items, or stealing or shoplifting |
Y |
N | |
Persistent and frequent Nosebleeds, sniffles, coughs, and other signs of upper respiratory infection |
Y |
N | |
Change in speech patterns or vocabulary or a deterioration in academic performance |
Y |
N | |
Feeling ill at ease with family members and other adults |
Y |
N | |
Neglect of personal appearance |
Y |
N |
Interpretation A "Y" response to more than three questions indicates that there may be drug dependence, and professional help should be obtained. |
