Some signs that your teen might be using prescription and/or over-the-counter drugs include:
- Constricted pupils
- Slurred speech
- Flushed skin.
- Personality changes
- Mood swings
- Irritability
- Excessive energy
- Sleepiness or avoiding sleep
- Sweating
- Loss of appetite
- Forgetfulness
- Clumsiness
- Watch for signs around the house such as missing pills, unfamiliar pills, or empty cough and cold medicine bottles or packages. If your teen has a prescription, keep control of the bottle. Be alert to your teen running out of pills quickly, losing pills, or requesting refills.
- Other signs might include secretiveness, loss of interest in personal appearance, borrowing money or having extra cash, skipping classes, or not doing well in school.