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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog » Student Affairs » Drug and Alcohol Policy » Warning Signs of Possible Substance Abuse

Warning Signs of Possible Substance Abuse

• Withdrawal from social situations
• Increased boredom or drowsiness
• Change in personal appearance (increasingly unkempt or sloppy)
• Change in friends
• Easily discouraged; defeatist attitude
• Low frustration tolerance (outbursts)
• Violent behavior and vandalism
• Terse replies to questions or conversation
• Sad or forlorn expression
• Lying
• Poor classroom attendance
• Dropping grades or poor work
• Apathy or loss of interest or death.