Dear Readers,
One of the populations that I work with is the teenage drug and alcohol abuser. By the time they get to me they have usually had some run-ins with both the court system and their school teachers, administrators. and definitely their families. I offer this assessment to you in case you are wondering whether or not your teenager might have a problem. If you feel that he or she does, please don't hesitate to call me Crescent Hill Counseling, 502-419-1698. Thanks!
Teen Drug Abuse Assessment
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Yes No 1. Have you found drug paraphernalia or other evidence of drugs (such as pipes, rolling papers, eye drops, or butane lighters)?
Yes No 2. Has the teen borrowed increasing amounts of money from you (the parents) or friends?
Yes No 3. Does the teen steal?
Yes No 4. Have you noticed abrupt changes in mood or attitude?
Yes No 5. Have you noticed withdrawal, isolation, depression, or fatigue?
Yes No 6. Has there been a sudden decline in attendance or performance at school or work?
Yes No 7. Has there been sudden resistance to discipline at home or school?
Yes No 8. Have there been more frequent or more intense temper outbursts?
Yes No 9. Has the teen lost interest in hobbies or sports?
Yes No 10. Have there been changes in the teen's eating or sleeping habits?
Yes No 11. Is the teen hanging out with a new group of friends that you suspect may use drugs?
Yes No 12. Is the teen more secretive about his/her actions or possessions?
Yes No 13. Have you noticed a drastic change in the teen's appearance or has the teen lost interest in his/her appearance?
Yes No 14. Does the teen have frequent headaches, nosebleeds, or other physical problems with no medical reason?
Yes No 15. Do you sometimes smell chemicals or drugs?
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Total 'Yes' 0 (out of 15 possible)
Interpretation Based on your answers, the teenager is probably not abusing drugs. Get help for your teen if you still feel there may be a problem with drug abuse.
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Updated 05 Jul 2007
