Lying, getting caught in lies

Phone calls in private

Going to the gas station at all hours 

Defensiveness – playing the victim of everyone’s actions

Twisting your words back on you, making you feel crazy or guilty for asking anything

Frequent and extreme mood swings, anger or rage, unable to have a civil conversation

Changing the subject, avoiding eye contact, starting fights to justify leaving (especially at odd hours)

Blank stares when your question behavior, refusing to answer

Minimizing behaviors, making you feel like your perception is completely off

Any bizarre, out of character, strange or odd behavior that escalates and often becomes self destruction

Talking about suicide and self harm

Pawning things

Stealing (medicine, jewelry, small valuables, money) escalating to larger items

“Losing” money, valuables, receipts to prove purchase

Hiding tickets, misdemeanor charges, getting OMVI/DUI charges, especially if your child is not one to consume alcohol

Constant constipation

Sleeping all day 

Chronic illness, especially cold, flu/virus

Frequent accidents, leaving bruises, swelling or unusual sores on arms legs, hands or feet

Frequent bouts with diarrhea, stomach aches, digestive issues

Noticeable aging, acne, hair loss dry and damaged hair

Changes in eating habits, eating less, craving sweets

Dilated or pinpointed pupils

Damage to teeth, especially front teeth

Lots of “injuries” and frequent trips to the doctor

Lots of nose bleeds, lip sores, blisters on or around mouth

Frequent and long trips to the bathroom

Cellulitis and infections that make no sense

Different cadence in speech, slurring words, talking rapidly, grinding teeth

Missing spoons

Always needing money

Excessive mileage on car

Not going to work

Not being home as much as usual

New or unknown friends

Wearing long sleeves, closed shoes and long pants in summer

Avoidance/not attending family events

Staying gone longer periods of time and later than usual

Losing jobs frequently and often blaming someone else for it not working out

Spending more and more time at a friends house or with people your are not familiar with

Distancing from family, old friends, and loved ones

Dropping out of school/college  

Burn spots on clothing, furniture, car seats

Locking bedroom and bathroom doors

Smelling marijuana or a skunky unpleasant odor on your child

Strange smells coming from their room or bathroom

Rags with blood drops or stains

Finding cotton out of cigarettes, foil, balloon remnants, pop cans with burnt bottoms, wax paper, pieces of baggies, pieces of glass, used cheap lighters, pieces of straw

Finding purse straps, belts, or ropes in their possession

Things missing at home

Expensive clothes and shoes come up missing