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Stealing
Moodiness
Depression
Missing school or work
Unusual temper flare-ups
Loss of interest in hobbies and sports
Change in eating or sleeping habits
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Specialists
An adolescent medicine specialist, pediatrician or family practice physician may help you identify a drug problem and what the problem may be. Such a person is experienced in diagnosing children with drug-related problems. Also psychotherapists and psychiatrists with training in drug treatment of teens can help. To find specialists in your area, call the CSAT National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Routing Service at 1-800-662-4357.
More on Teen Substance Abuse Teen Substance Abuse Hotline Links
In the Encyclopedia: Cocaine
Drug overdose
Hallucinations
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
Superior vena cava syndrome
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
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