How to spot the signs

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Hostile and uncooperative behaviour towards you or other family members or friendsWithdrawn, depressed and disinterested in the familyBreakdown of relationships and friendshipsMaking a new group of friends, no longer interested in school or school workLack of concentration, motivation and a drop in performance at schoolNo longer interested in sport, games or previous hobbies and pastimesA noticeable change in their sleeping patterns and eating habitsLack of interest in personal hygieneEyes are red rimmed, or a runny nose with no evidence of a coldMoney disappearing from your purse or from the house

More specific clues to look out for:

PipesButane lightersRoll your own cigarette papers, sliver foil or screwed up siver foil (black inside) needles, dirty spoons/medicare wipesHomemade pipes and bongs that use water as a filter and which are made from plastic drinks containers

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