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Angst, depression, rebelling and other behavior problems
are always more closely associated with the teenage
years more than any other time in a persons life. It
is no wonder then how often parents can have difficulty
distinguishing real signs of trouble from normal teenage
behavior. Common signs that your child is using drugs
or alcohol may be right under your nose but they might
be explained away by "growing pains" or "relationship
troubles" and other excuses. Unfortunately turning
a blind eye to the problem only feeds the problem and
the consequences become more dangerous for the teenager
and his or her family. Drug and alcohol problems such
as abuse, dependency, and addiction often perpetuate
themselves and always get worse.
Spencer Recovery Centers have been helping
teenagers get and stay clean and sober for over a decade.
If your teenager is exhibiting any of these signs we
encourage you to call Spencer's Teen Family Program
for help with your adolescent.
 Close
friends are using drugs and alcohol
Defiant
to authority
Depression
Lack
of motivation
Lying
Unusual
sleeping and eating patterns
Erratic
mood swings
Paranoia
Quick
to anger and get violent
There are other changes that a family
will notice their teenager is going through that seem
to be unusual and escalating. Changes in attitude and
personality can be brought on peer pressure, emotional
problems or trouble with school. However, when these
problems seem to be increasing often the changes are
due to alcohol and drug abuse. Adolescents are experimenting
with alcohol and drugs at an earlier age than ever.
The National Institute on Drug and Alcohol Abuse reports
in their Monitoring the Future survey reveals that a
common age for marijuana use is 14 years old and kids
as young as 12 use alcohol.
If you have noticed major physical, emotional,
social and school changes in your teenager it is important
to take action now. Drug intervention can be an option to get your teen into treatment. View the rest of this site to learn
more about Spencer's Teen Family Program.
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