SOCIAL
Most of his/her friends use drugs and/or alcohol
Believes that kids who use drugs or alcohol are more
     popular than those who do not
Has recently changed crowds or dropped childhood
     friends and no longer allows you to meet new friends,
     who call on the phone but do not come around. If they
     do, they are disrespectful toward you or your house,
     viewing it as merely a place for a pit stop
Frequent fights or arguments with friends

SCHOOL
Losing motivation or interest in doing well
Drop in grades
Extracurricular activities abandoned
Often late for or absent from school:
     Falling behind in classwork
Suspended or expelled from school

BEHAVIORAL
Drug-oriented graffiti on notebooks or clothes
Poor memory
Distorted sense of time
Increasing irresponsibility about doing chores,
     getting home on time or following instructions
Borrowing of large sums of money without repayment;
Inability to account for spending
Complaints or comments from neighbors, friends
     or relatives about child's behavior or attitude
Attempts to discipline are challenged or ignored
Clashes with the law
Argumentative attitude
Physical violence
Change in cleanliness or habits of dress

EMOTIONAL
Lack of emotion, persistent apathy
Unpredictable responses to you
Defiance or aggressiveness
Frequent periods of withdrawal and solitude
Abandonment of plans or goals for the future