what to look for...
S.A.D.A. has
been in Oklahoma for several years. We were established in 1984 when the drug epidemic shocked the U.S. nationwide. 
Some Common Warnings of Teen Drug Use
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School performance, declining grades, increased absences, reported truancy
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Withdrawal from hobbies, teams, family life
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Marked change in behavior ranging from hostility to violence
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Changes in energy level, having unusual amounts of energy or increased fatigue
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Increased secrecy about possessions or activities
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Use of incense, room freshener, or perfume to hide smoke or chemical odors
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Wearing new clothes that highlight drug use, or suggest inappropriate conduct, or lack of concern for appearance and grooming
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Evidence of drug paraphernalia, such as pipes and rolling papers
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Evidence of eye drops used to mask bloodshot eyes or dilated pupils
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Missing prescription drugs
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Unusual requests for money without reasonable explanations for why they need it, discovering money has been stolen from your home or wallet, or finding objects missing which may have been sold to support a drug habit
Health and behavior
* Continuing to use drugs even though they have health problems
that are affected or caused by their drug use
* Irritability, anger, hostility, fatigue, agitation, anxiety,
depression, psychosis (seeing or hearing things that are not
there), lack of coordination, difficulty concentrating
Financial and legal issues
* Inability to keep track of money
* Being arrested, doing things that they would normally not do,
such as stealing to obtain drugs
Employment or school
* Continuing to use drugs even though you realize your job or
education is in jeopardy
* Missing work or school, or coming in late due to drug use
Family and friends
* Feeling annoyed when other people comment on, or criticize their
use of drugs
* Feeling remorse or guilt after using drugs
* Associating with questionable acquaintances or frequenting out
of the ordinary locations to purchase or use drugs
Social life
* Scheduling their day around using drugs
* Focusing recreational activities around obtaining drugs, using
drugs, or recovering from drug use
* Using drugs when alone
Signs and symptoms of Cannabis use (Marijuana and Hashish)
* Heightened visual and auditory perceptions and increased
sensitivity in taste
* Increased appetite
* Problems with memory, difficulty concentrating, paranoid
thinking
* Decreased coordination, slowed reaction time
* Bloodshot eyes, elevated blood pressure, increased heart rate
SADA - Students Against Drugs and Alcohol is a non-profit community service organization. SADA believes in educating today's youth about drugs the proper way before they are confronted with substances in their everyday life.