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| FOR ALL THOSE WHO THINK THERE MIGHT BE A DRUG/ALCOHOL PROBLEM WITHIN THE FAMILY UNIT |
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| SUBSTANCE ABUSE INFORMATION |
| Welcome to the FlynnsHope information page for parents and all those who care. This page is intended to give information about substance abuse. It's purpose is to help you identify specific drug use. There is a "risk factor" list that will help evaluate a child's potential misuse of drugs. Also offered here is education , prevention, and methods of treatment of substance abuse. The following sites are offered for the convenience of others, and not all are officially endorsed or sanctioned by the groups described within, nor does the listing of any group here imply that FlynnsHope endorses, recommends, or belongs to it. |
| FACTS on POPULAR DRUGS |
| TELLTALE SIGNS One or more of the following signs could indicate possible drug use: 1. Track or needle marks (usually on arms, hands, neck, legs) 2. Wearing sunglasses (to conceal dilated, constricted or bloodshot eyes) 3. Wearing long sleeve shirts in warm weather (to hide needle marks) Long stays in the bathroom (possible drug ingestion) 4. Frequently late to work or appointments (typical pattern of drug users) 5. Excessive use of breath mints (masks the smell of alcohol) 6. Unwarranted laughter (associated with marijuana and pcp use) 7. Extreme mood swings (typical reaction to drug use) 8. Unusually disheveled or unkept (distorted priorities) 9. Nodding out (drowsiness; lethargy) 10. Sweating profusely, even on cold days (physical reaction to drug use) 11. Bad attitude in the morning (hangover; depression; low self-esteem) 12. Borrowing or begging for money (to support drug habit) 13. Poor circulation (reaction related to drug use) 14. Undependable; unpredictable (typical pattern of drug use) 15. Aggressive; Uptight; Paranoid (common reaction to stimulants) 16. Swollen/puffy hands and/or feet (possible IV use) 17. Constant sniffling (signs of withdrawal or nasal damage) 18. Yawning (withdrawal symptom) 19. Associating with known users (could indicate drug involvement) 20. Teary eyes (withdrawal symptoms) 21. Hanging our in known drug locations (could indicate drug involvement)) 22. Unnecessary or obvious lying (to cover up drug use) 23. Burns, lesions, sores, in mouth or on lips (smoking of drugs) 24. Burns or scorch marks on nose, lips, face (smoking of drugs) 25. Burns on fingers, clothing, furniture, rugs (handling fire while high) 26. Frequently isolation (low self-esteem; withdrawal from society) 27. Hyperactivity (possible stimulant use) 28. Listlessness (withdrawal symptom ) 29. Hiding liquor in unusual places (to conceal alcohol abuse) 30. Presence of drug paraphernalia (sign of drug involvement) 31. Smell of marijuana (use or association with users) 32. Gradual disappearance of valuables (jewelry, TV., appliances, clothing-sold for drugs) 33. Unexplained spending of unusual amounts of money (could indicate drug involvement) 34. Burnt spoons or bottle caps (items used to cook drugs) 35. Knotted shoestrings or pantyhose (arm tie for IV use) 36. Bloodstained water of bloody tissues (could indicate IV use) 37. Drug-related illnesses (AIDS, abscesses, pneumonia, bronchitis, hepatitis, kidney failure, liver damage) |
| EDUCATION and PREVENTION |
| Teen Help Adolescent Resources Experimentation when they do it Slang/Street Terms what are they talking about? Parents' Guide to Prevention |
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| EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS FOR THE SOUL When in sorrow, call John 14 When men fail you, call Psalm 27 If you want to be fruitful, call John 15 When you have sinned, call PSalm 51 When you worry, call Matthew 6:19-34 When you are in danger, call Psalm 91 When God seems far away, call Psalm 139 When your faith needs a stirring, call Hebrews 11 When you are lonely and fearful, call Psalm 23 When you grow bitter and critical, call I Cor. 13 For Paul's secret to happiness, call Col. 3:12-17 For idea of Christianity, call I Cor.5:15-19 When you feel down and out, call Romans 8:31-39 When you want peace and rest, call Matthew 11:25-30 When the world seems bigger than God, call Psalm 90 When you want Christian assurance, call Romans 8:1-30 When you leave home for labor or travel, call Psalm 121 When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, call Psalm 67 For a great invention/opportunity, call Isaiah 55 When you want courage for a task, call Joshua 1 How to get along with fellow men, call Romans 12 When you think of investments, returns, call Mark 10 If you are depressed, call Psalm 27 If your pocketbook is empty, call Psalm 37 If your loosing confidence in people, call John 15 If discouraged about your work, call Psalm 126 If you find the world growing small, and yourself great, call Psalm 19 EMERGENCY NUMBERS may be dialed direct. No operator assistance is neccessary. All lines are opened to heaven 24/7. Feed your faith and doubt will starve to death. |
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